Question
An eight-year-old girl still frequently wets the bed at night, even when awakened, she is unable to wake up sufficiently to get up and urinate. What could be the possible reasons?
Answer
Nighttime bedwetting in eight-year-old children, medically known as enuresis, can be classified into functional and secondary types. Functional enuresis is often related to genetics. It is recommended to take the child to a doctor for examination. If diagnosed as functional enuresis, it can be improved by reducing nighttime fluid intake and scheduling wake-up calls for urination. As the child grows older, this phenomenon usually disappears naturally. Wishing the child a healthy growth.