Question
A girl who is eleven years old frequently wets the bed at night and is deeply asleep and unresponsive to awakening. She has tried medication before but with little effect. What are effective treatment methods?
Answer
The doctor suggests first conducting imaging tests to rule out the possibility of occult spina bifida and recommends measures such as drinking less water before bed, reducing the intake of liquid foods at dinner, and taking herbal medicines that strengthen the spleen and stop enuresis. If the child continues to wet the bed after the age of five, it may be a sign of enuresis, suggesting that the child should be taken to an endocrinology department for testing to determine whether it is congenital or acquired enuresis. Treatment can include participating in beneficial activities, controlling weight, maintaining a balanced diet, and following the doctor’s instructions for medication.