Medindia
To Take Care of Your Hypertension? Click Here
Medindia » Disease & Condition

Bedwetting / Enuresis - Frequently Asked Questions

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Sunil Shroff, MBBS, MS, FRCS (UK), D. Urol (Lond) on Aug 09, 2018


Frequently Asked Questions

1. Which doctor should I consult if my child has the habit of bed wetting?

You can go to a pediatrician or a pediatric urologist.

2. When should I seek medical help for my child?

You should seek medical help if the child continues bedwetting even after 5-7 years of age.


3. Is bedwetting sometimes caused if the child is witness to abuse within the home?

No. Bedwetting is not caused by witnessing abuse at home. The problem is that the children sleep too deep or incorrectly.


4. Is there a correlation between urination and high protein diet?

No. A High protein intake can cause metabolic problems that could cause a child to wet more or less but does not cause bedwetting.

5. What is the role of parents?

Common bedwetting is not a mental or learning problem, and punishing your child will never provide a solution. In fact, a child who is punished for wetting the bed can develop emotional problems which may make the bedwetting problem more intense. Accusing or threatening the child could make the child's condition worse. Every child is different and most children outgrow bedwetting. Parents should be helpful for supportive treatments to be effective.

Cite this Article

Please use one of the following formats to cite this article in your essay, paper or report:

  • APA

    Dr. Trupti Shirole. (2018, August 09). Bedwetting / Enuresis - Frequently Asked Questions. Medindia. Retrieved on Jan 03, 2025 from https://www.medindia.net/health/conditions/frequently-asked-questions-about-bedwetting.htm.

  • MLA

    Dr. Trupti Shirole. "Bedwetting / Enuresis - Frequently Asked Questions". Medindia. Jan 03, 2025. <https://www.medindia.net/health/conditions/frequently-asked-questions-about-bedwetting.htm>.

  • Chicago

    Dr. Trupti Shirole. "Bedwetting / Enuresis - Frequently Asked Questions". Medindia. https://www.medindia.net/health/conditions/frequently-asked-questions-about-bedwetting.htm. (accessed Jan 03, 2025).

  • Harvard

    Dr. Trupti Shirole. 2018. Bedwetting / Enuresis - Frequently Asked Questions. Medindia, viewed Jan 03, 2025, https://www.medindia.net/health/conditions/frequently-asked-questions-about-bedwetting.htm.

View Non AMP Site | Back to top ↑