Question
A four-year-old boy frequently wakes up at night, and I have to get up to help him go to the bathroom. This happens three or four times a night, and he still ends up wetting the bed. What could be the cause of this situation? What has been the past treatment and its effectiveness: No treatment has been given. What kind of help do I hope to receive? I want to know if this is a disease.
Answer
The child is not yet five years old, so you can rest assured that there is no need to consider enuresis at this point. The first step should be to train the child’s urinary function. Increase water intake before the afternoon nap, and wake the child up once in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom. This should resolve the current issue. I hope these suggestions will be helpful to you, and wish you health.