Question
My son is ten years old and occasionally wets the bed. I don’t dare give him too much water before bedtime. We went to the hospital for a check-up, and the doctor said everything was normal. Sometimes I ask him why he doesn’t get up to urinate, and he says he pees in his sleep. I’m really worried. Can you tell me how to treat bedwetting in a 10-year-old boy?
Answer
Enuresis is what we commonly refer to as bedwetting. It involves involuntary urination during sleep. This condition can be categorized into primary and secondary enuresis. Primary enuresis occurs without any organic lesions, while secondary enuresis is caused by other diseases. It is necessary to first confirm whether it is primary enuresis. Treatment can include general treatment, behavioral therapy, medication, and physical therapy.