Question
Is bedwetting at night in an 8-year-old child a medical condition? We try to limit him from drinking too much water at night. We haven’t sought medical advice yet, what should we do for treatment?
Answer
Bedwetting could be due to psychological factors or obstructions in the kidneys or bladder. If it’s caused by a medical condition, the first step should be to treat the disease. If the disease factor is ruled out, bedwetting might be caused by poor lifestyle habits. It’s important to regularly defecate and consume food that has the effect of tonifying the kidneys and reducing urine, such as lamb, dog meat, shrimp, etc. You can eat medicine porridge that strengthens the spleen and tonifies the kidneys. Avoid overly salty or sweet foods and extreme cold foods. Reduce the intake of soups, drinks, and high-protein foods during dinner. The evening dishes should have less salt, less water, and less soup.