Question
My son is now four years old, but he still wets the bed. When my daughter was his age, she had already stopped. None of the other kids his age still wet the bed. I’ve tried not letting him drink water before bed, but he still wets the bed. What should I do if my son is four and still bedwetting?
Answer
If a four-year-old child still wets the bed, it is generally advisable to have a check-up. A spinal X-ray may be needed to check for symptoms of congenital spinal bifida. If it is not caused by congenital spinal bifida, it can usually be treated. Treatment can include taking oral traditional Chinese medicine to alleviate symptoms, with commonly used medications including Xiao’er Yima Granules and Xingpi Yang’er Granules.