Night urination treatment in child

Night time incontinence or bed wetting is unintentional urination while asleep. Generally, it’s not a concern if the child wets bed up to the age of 7. But if it outgrows after that age, it does not mean your child’s toilet training has gone wrong. It’s a normal part of the development of your child.

When should you visit a doctor?

Some children need a helping hand while other children outgrow the habit by themselves after the age of seven. There is no time frame as to by when the child should develop bladder control during night time.

●     If the problem continues after the age of seven, take your child for medical attention.

●     If your child undergoes painful urination, red or pink urine, unusual thirsts, snoring or hard stools

●     If your child suddenly starts bedwetting after staying dry at night for a few months 

Causes -

Incapability to notice a full bladder - A child who is a deep sleeper may not be able to wake up if the nerves controlling the bladder mature slowly.

Small bladder - Child’s bladder may be too small to hold the urine that’s formed at night.

Diabetes - Diabetes may be the first sign of bedwetting if your child is generally dry during the night. Weight loss, increased thirst, fatigue may be the other causes of night urination.

Imbalance of hormone - The anti-diuretic hormone is not produced during childhood in a few cases. If the hormone is balanced, it will lead to slow production of urine during the night. 

A problem in the urinary system - A problem in the child’s urinary system or neurological system causes bedwetting.

Chennai is a medically advanced city and if you are looking for a surgeon for the treatment of your child, you must consult professional urologists in chennai who perform an effective night urination treatment because of their advanced research and clinical work.

Diagnosis -

The following are the tests and procedures that help in identifying the cause of night urination

●     Physical exam

●     Urine test to inspect the symptom of diabetes or infection

●     X-ray’s to get a sight of urinary tract’s structure

Treatment -

Reducing the intake of fluid, chocolate, carbonated drinks and caffeine in the evening may cure the problem. If the problem still continues, it’s advisable to go for medical treatment.

Moisture alarm - You can get these battery-operated devices in any pharmacy without any prescription. The moisture-sensitive pads, when connected to your child’s bedding, ring an alarm when the pad senses wetness. As soon as the child begins urinating, this moisture alarm sounds and the child gets up. Some other person might have to listen to the alarm if the child can’t wake up by themselves. This might be a better solution than any other medication, and it may take up to 16 weeks to see positive results.

Medication -  The drug desmopressin improves natural hormone, and the body makes less urine at night. It’s recommended to drink 237 millilitres fluids even after your medical treatment is completed. Due to side effects, DDAVP rhinal tube and DDAVP nasal spray are not recommended anymore.

 Risk factors -

●     Stress and anxiety

●     Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

Complications -

●     The child won’t be able to go for social activities like camp and sleepovers.

●     Embarrassment and guilt, lower the child’s self-confidence.

Bladder training, lifestyle changes, medications, moisture alarms generally improve the problem of night urination. Bedwetting is not something to be ashamed of, so make sure that your child is not accused of this problem. If the problem persists then in such cases, it is recommended to consult a doctor near you.

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