Patient's question:
I have the best and most adorable baby in the world. Almost everyone likes him, but I'm afraid to let him go to kindergarten. He wets the bed, and I worry that he will be bullied at kindergarten, so I don't let him go. I want to ask the doctor what should be done about bedwetting in 5-year-old children?Doctor's answer:
First, rule out the possibility of spina bifida. Pay attention not to over-exercise during the day, otherwise, it will be difficult to wake up when the child feels the urge to urinate at night. Avoid drinking too much water before bed. Before going to sleep at night, it's a good habit to soak feet in warm water and gently massage the abdomen in a clockwise direction. Do not scold, punish, or tease the child when they have an accident. Otherwise, it will worsen the child's psychological burden and increase their anxiety. Before going to bed, the parents should first use the bathroom. After falling asleep, the parents can wake the child up a little earlier than the usual time they wet the bed, helping them gradually develop the habit of urinating consciously when awake.