subject: Stop Bed Wetting Today - Treatment For Bed Wetting [print this page] Bed wetting or enuresis is common among children ages 2- 6 years old, although there are some children who are over 10 but still experiences this. That is why a good bladder training needs to be established before the age of 4. It is usually a concern if a child over 6 years old still has enuresis and unable to mend the problem. Enuresis is usually caused by poor bladder training, fear and medications. So, what are the treatment for bed wetting? What should be the right approach?
Usually the cause for bed wetting is unknown. Although some factors may trigger it like stress, a small bladder, inability to know and feel if the bladder is full. Also if a child has a UTI and sleep apnea, it can also be considered for the reason of enuresis. It can also be a sign of diabetes and a defect.
That is why before going into any treatment for bed wetting, one should know what may be the cause or other factors that can contribute to it. For example, bed wetting is common in boys, if a child's parents also underwent bed wetting before, most likely a child would also experience the same thing. It can also be common with children who has ADHD.
Several medications can help control bed wetting, for example, desmopressin acetate can be used to increase the production of anti diuretic hormone in the body. You can calm the bladder with the use of anti cholinergic drugs, as well as give anti depressants like Tofranil to change the sleeping and waking pattern of a child. But before starting on these medications, please refer it to your doctor first to avoid any adverse effects.
You can also limit fluid intake before going to sleep, let your child urinate before going to bed. You can also cover your mattress with plastic if ever enuresis is inevitable. Make sure not to let your child take caffeinated drinks. Hopefully the above mentioned treatment for bed wetting can help put a stop to enuresis once and for all. Support and guidance is also important.
