Question

How to treat a child who wets the bed at night?

Answer

According to medical advice, the following measures can be taken to treat a child’s night-time bedwetting:

  1. Establish a regular urination habit: Half an hour to an hour before the child usually wets the bed at night, use an alarm clock to wake them up so they can urinate while awake. After some training, this can help the child develop a conditioned reflex and control urination independently.
  2. Encourage the child to urinate in the toilet independently: In a more awake state, allow the child to fully empty their bladder to reduce the occurrence of bedwetting at night.
  3. Medication treatment: For children under 7 years old, consider using chlorpromazine medication for treatment. Take the medication one hour before bedtime daily and continue for three months before gradually reducing the frequency of medication until it is discontinued. Please note that these measures are for reference only. If the problem persists, it is recommended to seek professional medical assistance.