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How to Stop Bedwetting | Home Remedies for Bedwetting

Bedwetting is a condition in which an individual accidentally passes urine at night during sleep. It is extremely common among children but can last into the teen years. Bedwetting is often a natural part of development and most young kids gain bladder control over time without any treatment. Nocturnal enuresis that continues past the age that most kids have bladder control will need treatment. There are numerous bedwetting treatment options that have been extensively studied over many years and which have been found to be very effective and well tolerated.

A number of self-help techniques are available which may help prevent or at least reduce frequent episodes of bedwetting. This bedwetting treatment option includes reminding your child to urinate before going to bed and encouraging him or her to limit liquid intake in the last two hours before bedtime. These techniques can help your child to achieve dry nights. Using cloth underwear and reusable waterproof bedding helps prevent a child from the guilt and shame of wetting the bed.

Regardless of the fact that bedwetting is not caused by a child being too lazy to get out of bed, it does create stress for all of those who deal with the problem. Adults may become angry or frustrated by the washing of sheets, drying of mattresses, and reassurances that follow each incident of bedwetting. It is important to remember that the child is suffering too. Children who wet the bed often suffer from low self-esteem, withdrawal, stress, fear, and other problems. These children may suffer from sleeplessness because they fear or are embarrassed by what happens when they sleep. A child who wets the bed is often teased by others and may feel dirty by the smell of urine about them. The child may even avoid others out of fear of ridicule. So the question for many parents is if they need to get medical help for bedwetting. This can be confusing as many doctors and resources recommend patience and time as the best way to resolve bedwetting. A beneficial thing to do is become familiar with some of the causes of bedwetting and some guidelines when you may want to seek professional help.

Treatment for bedwetting is done with medicine or behavior therapy, however, almost all children outgrow bedwetting without treatment. Behavior therapy is a method of teaching your child not to wet the bed and practices such as limiting fluids before bed, rewards for dry nights and use of bedwetting alarms. Medical treatment is typically an option if your child is seven years or older and behavior therapy has failed. Your child's physician will have a number of medical options is the best resource to fully explain benefits and side effects of each.

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