Question
What’s going on if a 6-year-old girl urinates frequently?
Answer
It’s normal for children to have occasional bedwetting after the age of 2, which is medically referred to as physiological enuresis. Most children stop wetting the bed at night by the age of 5. If a child continues to wet the bed at night after the age of 5, and the frequency exceeds twice a month, it is medically termed as “nocturnal enuresis.” It is recommended to first carefully check for the possibility of hidden spinal bifida, and also pay attention not to be too tired during the day, as deep sleep can make it difficult to wake up when there’s urine. Of course, it’s also important to avoid drinking too much water before bedtime to increase nighttime urine output. It is also suggested to buy an alarm clock for scheduled urination.