Question
If a child is 3 years old and still frequently wets the bed, which department of a children’s hospital should they consult? Generally, children of this age should no longer have bedwetting issues. Parents may feel concerned about this and hope to understand if a medical examination is necessary.
Answer
Bedwetting in a 3-year-old child is, to some extent, a normal phenomenon. This could be due to the child’s active daytime activities and deep sleep at night, preventing them from waking up in time to use the bathroom. Parents should not worry excessively. However, if parents are uncomfortable, they can take their child to the urology department for a check-up. It is recommended that parents avoid giving their child too much water before bedtime and set a regular schedule to wake the child up to use the bathroom at night, helping the child develop good bathroom habits to reduce bedwetting.