Patient's question:
My baby is already four years old this year, but he still wets the bed from time to time, about several times a month. I asked several of my friends, and their children don't wet the bed as frequently. I'm worried that the child might be lacking some nutrients. Is it normal for a four-year-old to still wet the bed?Doctor's answer:
Hello, it's a pleasure to assist you: If a 4-year-old child wets the bed two or three times a month, it's not a major issue. However, if they wet the bed frequently, it falls under the category of enuresis and requires a systematic medical examination. It's best to have imaging tests to check for hidden spinal cord defects, as children with hidden spinal cord defects are prone to bedwetting. Overactive bladder can also cause bedwetting, so it's advisable to encourage the child to practice holding urine more often in daily life.