4.5 years old bedwetting at night, sometimes can't hold it during the day?

Patient's question:

4.5 years old, bedwetting at night, sometimes unable to hold it during the day... Sometimes bedwetting during naps due to falling asleep. Past treatment history and effectiveness: No family history of bedwetting, nor has it been treated. What kind of assistance is desired: To understand what is going on and whether there is a treatment method.

Doctor's answer:

A good sleep schedule and hygiene habits can prevent overexertion, control bedwetting times, and establish regularity. Use an alarm clock at night to wake the child up 1-2 times to go to bed and urinate. Sleep for 1-2 hours during the day, and avoid excessive excitement or vigorous exercise to prevent deep sleep at night. Throughout the entire treatment, it is important to build confidence. Gradually correct, anxiety, fear, and timidity emotions or behaviors, take care of the patient's self-esteem, encourage and motivate them more, and scold or punish less to reduce their psychological stress, which is the key to successful treatment. It is important to note that the child's intake should be minimized before bed, and encourage the child to urinate when the bladder capacity is at its maximum, helping the child build confidence in overcoming bedwetting habits.

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