Frequent urination at night in children

Patient's question:

3-5 nighttime urinations, the child doesn't know he's awake

Doctor's answer:

After the age of 3, occasional bedwetting is also normal, medically known as physiological enuresis.
Advice: Most children stop wetting the bed at night after the age of 5. If a child still wets the bed at night after the age of 5, and the frequency is more than twice a month, it is medically referred to as "nocturnal enuresis." In this case, it is recommended to first check for the possibility of a hidden spinal cord defect. Additionally, avoid excessive fatigue during the day, as this can make it difficult to wake up if urine is produced while sleeping deeply at night, leading to bedwetting. Of course, it is also important to avoid drinking too much fluid before bed to reduce nighttime urine output. It is also recommended to buy a timed alarm clock to schedule regular bathroom breaks.

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