Patient's question:
My child is now 7 years old, but for some unknown reason, he has been wetting the bed until now. When he was younger, it wasn't a big deal, but now that he's still doing it, it's a bit abnormal. Because my child dislikes eating fruits at night, I try to control his drinking and eating fruits at night, which has improved it slightly.What kind of help is needed: What is pediatric enuresis?
Doctor's answer:
Bedwetting is also known as nocturnal enuresis, referring to the phenomenon of unconscious urination during deep sleep in children aged 5 or older. Generally, mild (i.e., infrequent) bedwetting does not constitute a disease, and the condition often naturally disappears as the child grows older. On the contrary, frequent and persistent bedwetting may be related to hidden pathological causes and requires attention and appropriate treatment. If a child still wets the bed frequently after the age of 3, it is recommended that parents take the child to the hospital for a check-up. First, it is important to determine whether the bedwetting is pathological.