Question
My child is four and a half years old and has been frequently wanting to urinate during the day recently, but sleeps soundly through the night. When asked if there is any pain, the child says there is no pain, just a frequent urge to urinate. What could be the cause?
Answer
Frequent urination during the day in children may be due to excessive water intake. It is recommended to observe the situation for two days. If the condition persists, consider the possibility of a urinary tract infection and arrange for a routine urine test for confirmation, followed by symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication. If the test results are normal, it may be neurogenic frequency, at which point it may be necessary to seek consultation with a psychologist.