Bedwetting or sleep wetting is a common problem among kids and children. Medically it is not considered as a serious problem. It happens unintentionally and unknowingly. In bedwetting a child passes urine at night during sleep. It is an uncontrolled urination. In medical term, it is also known as nocturnal enuresis. Some kids do it every night while other does it weekly twice or thrice. Mostly kids are deep sleepers who have this problem. They are not able to feel that their bladder is full, and they need to get up and go for urination.
Don't blame kids or punish them
for this habit disorder. Never make their fun. It will make matter worse. You can see their guilt, embarrassment and shame on their faces after getting up or knowing it. They need parents' support. If child is victim of bedwetting after six years age, then you must consult to the doctor.TYPES
Bedwetting can be classified into two categories:
Primary Nocturnal Enuresis (PNE) : It is bedwetting since infancy. With the time it will be cured automatically. It is most common type of enuresis among children. 80% to 90% children are affected by this type of bedwetting.
Secondary Nocturnal Enuresis (SNE) : Delay in the maturing of the nervous system is the prime cause of this kind of bedwetting. The cause of it is diabetes, infections and other medical complications.
CAUSES
* It may be due to genetic problems.
* Neurological abnormalities or injury can disturb the neurons which controls urination.
* It can be due to weak sphincter muscle. This muscle holds the urine inside the bladder.
* Production of urine is more in evening and night.
* Some children have tendency to put off urination as long as possible. Once it urgent, then they go for it.
* Parental conflict can make child stressed which cause bedwetting.
* Excessive liquid intake can also be one of the causes.
* It may be due to urinary system defects. However chances are very rare.
* Bad digestion or constipation can lead to bedwetting. Full bowls can pressurize bladder.
* In some cases it is found that chocolate or citrus items are also cause for bedwetting.
REMEDY
Urination control technique
In this exercise, child has to control
Alarm technique
A pad connected with an alarm can be put in child's underwear at night. Whenever he or she starts urination, the pad sensors recognizes the wetness and sets the alarm on. It will be able to wake up child. Once alarm is on , parents can getup and take their child to the restroom.
Wake him up
Parents have to sacrifice their sleep for waking their child for urination. It is good if you wake your child at least once in night for urination.
Hypnosis
Hypnosis is very effective to get rid of this habit disorder. It is called bedwetting hypnotherapy. Under this therapy unconscious mind is given an instruction to understand the pressure in bladder.
Acupressure & Acupuncture
It is commonly used for treatment of bedwetting. Consult to an acupressure therapist or acupuncture therapist for the remedy.
No Liquid at bedtime
Don't give them any liquid before bedtime. Give them milk or other liquid at least before two hours. Make them empty their bladder before sleep.
Analyze Food habits
Give him a lot of fiber rich food like fruits and vegetables. It will treat digestive problems also, which causes bedwetting. Don't give your child processed juices and cool drinks, they contain artificial sweeteners. Avoid sweets also.
You should remember all these remedy will not stop it immediately. It will take some time. Don't loose your patience. Love and take care of your child nicely. They need more support and shelter when they are suffering from this habit disorder or any illness. Protect them and make their moments happier.
