Question
A pair of twin children often express a desire to urinate before bedtime, but the actual amount of urine they produce is very little. Although they may only wake up once during the night, the parents are confused by this phenomenon and have not observed any other obvious symptoms. How should this situation be understood?
Answer
Frequent urination in children is a common occurrence, with causes that can be categorized into pathological and physiological types. Pathological frequent urination may originate from infections, stones, tumors, or foreign objects, with urinary tract infection being the most common. If a child exhibits frequent urination, it is important to seek out potential causes, avoiding excessive questioning or overreaction to prevent reinforcing the child’s focus on urination. Parents should remain calm and seek professional medical advice if necessary to ensure the child’s health.