Bedwetting in Children
Bedwetting (also called Nocturnal Enuresis) is the accidental passing of urine during sleep in children aged 5 years or older. It is common and usually improves with age but sometimes may indicate bladder, sleep, or urinary tract problems.
⚠️ Seek Medical Advice Immediately
Contact a doctor if bedwetting occurs with:
- Pain or burning during urination.
- Blood in the urine.
- Fever or severe abdominal pain.
- Sudden bedwetting after long dry periods.
📞 Consult a Pediatrician
Talk to a doctor if your child:
- Still wets the bed after age 7.
- Has daytime accidents.
- Wets the bed frequently (several times weekly).
- Shows emotional distress or embarrassment.
Common Symptoms & Causes
| Symptom | Possible Cause |
|---|---|
| Bedwetting during sleep | Delayed bladder development |
| Frequent urination during day | Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) |
| Deep sleep and difficulty waking | Sleep arousal problems |
| Excessive thirst and urination | Diabetes |
| Bedwetting with constipation | Pressure on bladder from bowel |
Causes by Category
Some children develop bladder control later than others.
Small bladder capacity may cause nighttime accidents.
Low levels of Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) may cause increased urine production during sleep.
This leads to bladder overflow at night.
Diagnostic Procedures
Urinalysis
Checks urine for infection, glucose, or kidney disease.
Urine Culture
Identifies bacterial infections in the urinary tract.
Blood Glucose Test
Detects diabetes as a cause of frequent urination.
Kidney & Bladder Ultrasound
Checks structural abnormalities of urinary organs.
