Patient's question:
Medical Description: The patient is a 15-year-old female who has been experiencing frequent nocturnal enuresis (bedwetting) from 3 years ago until now. She has been treated at the Affiliated Hospital of Tangshan North China Coal Medical College.History of Treatment and Effect: She has taken Shuquan Wan (a traditional Chinese medicine) in the past, which was initially effective, but the condition recurred after a period of time. She has also tried Chinese herbal medicine, but the symptoms returned after some time. She is very worried.
Help Needed: Can the condition be completely cured?
Doctor's answer:
Enuresis, commonly known as bedwetting, usually refers to the involuntary urination of children during sleep. At the age of 4, only 20% of children still experience enuresis, and by the age of 10, only 5% do. In a small number of cases, enuresis symptoms persist into adulthood. Developing good routines and hygiene habits, avoiding overexertion, and identifying the timing and patterns of bedwetting can help. Using an alarm clock to wake the child 1–2 times during the night for urination is recommended. Napping for 1–2 hours during the day is advisable, while excessive excitement or vigorous exercise should be avoided to prevent deep sleep at night. Throughout the treatment process, it is essential to maintain confidence. Gradually correct, anxiety, fear, and withdrawal, while respecting the patient's self-esteem. Offer more encouragement and reassurance, and less scolding or punishment, to reduce their psychological burden, as this is key to successful treatment.