Is it normal for a 3.5-year-old child to wet the bed?

Patient's question:

My child is particularly mischievous and has weak self-control. He is now three and a half years old, and he still wets the bed at night from time to time. We need to change the bed sheet every day. I heard that other children stop wetting the bed by the time they are two and a half, so is it normal for a three and a half-year-old to still wet the bed? It's really driving me crazy.

Doctor's answer:

A 3.5-year-old child experiencing bedwetting symptoms is a normal phenomenon. During the infant period, the brain's nervous system has not yet fully developed, which can easily lead to symptoms such as increased excitability and urination. Generally, it can be regulated by enhancing nutrition. At the same time, it is important to observe whether there are any symptoms of urinary tract infection. A urinalysis can be conducted for a definitive diagnosis. It is recommended that you visit a professional hospital for examination.

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