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Bed wetting at night
My 6 year old daughter has started bed wetting at night since the past five six days. Even if she goes to toilet before going to bed, the same thing happens. How to prevent this? She left diapers around a year ago, but this problem has started recently
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You need to look for the urine infection.
Is she anxious?
Reach out to pediatrician
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Get urine routine report done...
Follow up with report...
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detailed history and counselling is most important....
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I am guessing your child was dry at night before this ( secondary enuresis).
Could be constipation, excessive water drinking or If your child has had recent stress in his or her life. Rarely, she may have diabetes or reduced ADH hormone in her bloods.
Options for you:
Reduce fluid intake in the evening, but dont over do this.
Use a sensor alarm that detects wetness and sounds an alarm. Your child then gets up to use the bathroom.
Medicines. Medicines can boost ADH levels or calm bladder muscles.
Therapy (counseling). Working with a therapist can help your child cope with life changes or other stress.
Next Steps
visit your pediatrician for a full workup
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optimise fluid intake in the evening
try to gather a proper history
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Dr. Anurag Mohta
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Indore
It's a short history... Get urine rm done..
For detailed discussion consult Pediatrician.
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Dr. Monika Nanda
Pediatric Surgeon
20 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Problem is of short duration .
Need to observe more .
Note the quantity also , is it just few drops or large amount of urine
Recently developed fear due to any event or other psychological causes in a child
Also check if she is constipated .
Next Steps
No drinks 2 hours before bed
Double voiding ( going 2 times to the washroom) before going to bed .
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Watch for any signs of Urinary infection ... fever , burning or pain during passing urine .
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