Articles tagged: bedwetting
<< previous page 1 next page>> written by Susy Copus Toddler bed wetting can be a very unwelcome problem in the middle of the night but it is a very common problem. Here we have a look at how you can make it easier for you and your toddler. written by Corwin Brown Bedwetting, also called nocturnal enuresis, is the involuntary passage of urine (urinary incontinence) while asleep. Inherent in the definition of bedwetting is satisfactory bladder control while the person is awake. written by peter hutch
Bedwetting (enuresis) is the involuntary discharge of urine during sleep. It is called bedwetting after the age by which bladder control should have been established. In children, voluntary control of urination is usually present by the age of five. Nevertheless, nocturnal enuresis is present in about 15 to 20 percent of otherwise healthy 5-year-old children, 7 percent of healthy 7-year-olds, 5 percent of healthy 10-year-olds, 2 to 3 percent of 12 to 14-year-olds and 1 to 2 percent of normal children at age 15.
written by peter hutch Your doctor may recommend a medication such as the DDAVP tablet. The DDAVP tablet can help achieve dryness in some children with PNE. However, it also has the potential for serious side effects and should be used with caution and only under close supervision by a physician. written by Dr John Anne Bedwetting is also commonly known as night-time enuresis. It can be a very annoying and upsetting problem both for children and parents. Most children would stop bedwetting on their own if they could, but generally need the help of their parents and even doctor. written by Frederic Madore As you already know bed wetting is an unintentional discharge of urine during the night. This problem is very common amongst young children although some adults are affected by this condition. written by Deepak Bansal Bedwetting can continue into adulthood if left untreated. Usually bedwetting declines with age. Bedwetting causes physical underdevelopment of the bladder and needless embarrassment and emotional pain. In adult it is common to see the occurrence of sleeping disorder while outgrowing bedwetting. Drugs and nasal sprays are used to decrease bedwetting. The nasal spray DDAVP should be avoided, since its side effects are unknown. Bedwetting can create psychological side effects. Bedwetters often have faulty bladder sensitivity and frequently get urgent needs to urinate. written by James Keith The article expains bedwetting and the measures that can be taken to cure it for good. << previous page 1 next page>> |