Question
A 16-year-old girl has recently started wetting the bed. Is this a normal phenomenon? If this situation occurs frequently, should she be taken to the hospital for a thorough examination? In daily life, are there any special dietary and lifestyle habits to be aware of to prevent such occurrences?
Answer
Bedwetting is not normal for a 16-year-old girl. If it’s an isolated incident, it may be related to mental fatigue, insufficient sleep, or irregular lifestyle, in which case no special medical treatment is needed. It’s recommended to maintain a regular lifestyle, engage in moderate outdoor activities, and avoid excessive fluid intake before bedtime to help prevent bedwetting. Additionally, considering the use of calming and brain-nourishing traditional Chinese medicine, such as Anxin Puyao Liquid or Fufang Zao Ren Jiaonang, may be beneficial. However, if bedwetting occurs frequently, it may indicate enuresis, which is often associated with abnormal neuromuscular control and may involve issues such as neurogenic bladder, spina bifida, or intestinal cysts in the spinal cord. In this case, urine color Doppler examination and residual urine test should be conducted.