Question
My son is almost 6 years old and often experiences bedwetting at night, about twice a week. When I call him to urinate, he often can’t hear me and sleeps very deeply. I am very distressed.
Answer
The clinical manifestations of bedwetting include mild cases with 1-3 episodes of bedwetting per week, and severe cases with once or even multiple times a night. It is recommended to bring your child to the hospital for a consultation and relevant examinations: urine routine, urological ultrasound, spinal X-ray, and some children may require an EEG. Develop the habit of waking up your child to urinate at regular intervals during the night, and avoid drinking water before bedtime as much as possible. Behavioral training can be conducted, including relaxation, habit formation, and attention redirection, to improve bedwetting symptoms.