Question
A seven-year-old student has recently started wetting the bed, despite not having had the issue since he was three. What could cause this situation? How should parents respond?
Answer
Bedwetting in a seven-year-old child may be due to overexertion or stress. If it’s a single occurrence, there’s usually no need for excessive worry or treatment. It’s recommended to provide the child with more nutritional support, avoid overexertion, and encourage them to get more sunlight, consume fresh vegetables and fruits, and reduce the intake of snacks. At the same time, consider undergoing routine blood tests, trace element checks, and electrolyte tests to confirm their normalcy. Before bedtime, reduce fluid intake to lower the risk of bedwetting at night.