Enuresis in children: what to do?
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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The problem of urinary incontinence in children is a common phenomenon, nevertheless, because of it children suffer and parents are very worried.
First, parents should find out if this problem has appeared not so long ago or wet sheets - a familiar phenomenon. These situations are very different and are called primary and secondary enuresis. Each of them requires its own approach and treatment.
The causes of secondary enuresis, as a rule, are associated with the experience of stress and psychological trauma, because a secondary number of children suffer from secondary enuresis. But to determine the causes of primary enuresis is much more difficult.
According to scientists, the cause of a primary enuresis may be the presence of a similar problem in one of the parents or genetic causes. There is a suggestion that urinary incontinence is a consequence of a delay in the development of the baby's nervous system. Even in a dream with a full bladder, the brain sends out signals that prevent the bladder from emptying. In the event that the child's nervous system is underdeveloped enough, then these signals may be too weak.
This problem must be solved and the first thing you need to tell the pediatrician about it.
Many parents feel uncomfortable and, therefore, ignore the problem in the hope that in a time when the baby is growing, everything will be decided by itself. However, to exclude all medical reasons, it is better not to delay the conversation.
The analysis of urine will help to identify a possible infection of the urinary tract or excessive amount of sugar.
In addition, examination of specialists can reveal the presence, for example, of constipation, which can create pressure on the bladder and cause involuntary urination. Also, there are cases when children have sleep apnea, during which the breath stops for a short time, which can provoke urination.
A psychologist's help may be needed if the child has witnessed an event that shocked him.
Consultations of the psychologist will help to correct the consequences of the experience.
The problem of night urinary incontinence in a child can be addressed in several ways. One of them is the establishment of a special moisture sensor, which awakens the child at the right time.
Also, you can wake the child a few hours after he went to bed and take him to the toilet.
If the child does not suffer from thirst, it is possible to limit the consumption of liquid before going to bed, as well as to conduct drug therapy with drugs that reduce urine output at night. However, before you start taking the drug, you should consult your doctor.
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