Question
An 8-year-old child sometimes leaks urine in class and occasionally wets the bed at night during winter. They had the same problem last winter. What should be done?
Answer
According to traditional Chinese medicine, this condition may be due to insufficient kidney Qi, leading to an inability to effectively control the urinary tract. Because winter weather is cold, it may exacerbate kidney Qi deficiency, making the problem more apparent during winter. With proper nourishment, the child’s condition should improve rapidly, and there is no need to worry excessively. It is recommended to take kidney-nourishing and urine-retaining Chinese medicine, such as Shuquangel Capsules, and to complement this with acupoint massage of Zusanli, Yongquan, Sanyinjiao, and Ermen, massaging for 20 minutes daily until a local tingling sensation is felt. After a period of time, significant effects should be noticeable. Specific acupoint locations can be found online. Wishing the child good health and happiness!