Dealing with Bedwetting in a 6-Year-Old Child

Question

Doctor, my friend’s child is already six years old, but has been wetting the bed for the past week, and does not wake up at night. What are the possible reasons for a 6-year-old child frequently wetting the bed?

Answer

If a 6-year-old child still experiences bedwetting, it is typically diagnosed as enuresis. From a Western medical perspective, it may be related to urinary tract infections; from a Chinese medical perspective, it is believed to be due to spleen and kidney deficiency leading to bladder dysfunction. Treatment suggests combining Western and Chinese medicine methods, first conducting urological examinations to rule out other diseases, then considering Chinese herbal moxibustion and pediatric massage therapy. Additionally, attention should be paid to daily lifestyle habits, avoiding excessive fluid intake before bedtime.