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Nocturnal enuresis or commonly known as Bedwetting, is a disorder of urinary incontinence or involuntary passage of urine during sleep. There are two types of bedwetting-the primary nad the secondary. Primary bed wetting is bedwetting of infants, which is quite normal, whereas secondary bedwetting is the bedwetting that starts after 6 moths of being dry. Seen as a common health disorder in kids, it is believed that around 13% of 6 year old kids wet their bed. The problem is more common among boys than girls.
Common causes of bed wetting
Genetic factors
Stress
Urinary tract infections
Extreme constipation
Slow growth of the central nervous system
Hormonal factors
Small size bladder
Abnormalities in the urethral valves in boys or in the ureter in girls or boys
Spinal cord abnormalities
Treating Bed Wetting ::
Every case of bed wetting problem has its own root cause for it. Hence, to start the treatment, first of all, the cause is diagnosed and then the treatment is prescribed accordingly
Side pain
Problems like nausea and vomiting
Infection in the urinary tract
High temperature
Painful urination (dysuria)
Increment in the frequency to urinate
Increment in the urinary urgency
Hydronephrosis Treatments ::
Hydronephrosis Treatments are carried out on the basis of its cause. In order to come up wit the apt Hydronephrosis treatment, it is imperative to analyze the root cause of the swollen kidney. The most popular treatments are:
Counselling: In case of stress, counseling is indeed the most apt solution. Children as well as parents both should go for proper counseling, so that their kid’s problem of bedwetting can be resolved.
Genito urinary malformations: Proper treatment for genito urinary malformations may also help in resolving the issue of frequent bedwetting.
Treating diabetes: if a person is suffering from diabetes, then ensure to go for diabetes treatment as it could be a standalone reason for the problem of bedwetting.
Treating urinary infection: many times, urinary infections also cause the incapability og holding urine, resulting in bed wetting. Hence, proper medication should be taken to cure any sort of urinary infections.
Practical Tips: A few practical tips can also be used to reduce the propensity of bedwetting. Reduced intake of water or fluids during night or having a toilet close to your bedroom may really help. For kids, you may also try keeping a potty tub close by his/her bed.