Patient's question:
5-year-old generally in good condition, has been enuretic since childhood, with a hidden fracture. Treatment history and effectiveness, now using patches. How is pediatric enuresis treated?Doctor's answer:
After the age of 3, occasional bedwetting is also normal, known medically as physiological enuresis. 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 does so more than twice a month, it is medically referred to as "nocturnal enuresis." It is recommended to first carefully check for the possibility of hidden spinal cord abnormalities. Additionally, be mindful not to overexert 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 at night. Increasing nighttime urine output, and it is suggested to use a timed alarm clock to remind for regular bathroom visits.