How to treat bedwetting?

This article is expertly consulted by Master, Doctor Ngo Thi Oanh - Pediatrician - Pediatrics - Neonatology - Vinmec Ha Long International General Hospital.

Bedwetting is very common in children, and in some cases even in adults. Bedwetting is not only annoying in daily life but also potentially dangerous. Therefore, it is very important to learn about bedwetting and how to treat it thoroughly.

Bedwetting is the inability to urinate during sleep, also known as bedwetting. This condition often occurs in children because at this time the baby's body is not fully developed and the nervous system has not yet controlled the function of the bladder when storing urine.
Most children with bedwetting grow up without bedwetting. However, in some cases, bedwetting does not go away on its own with adulthood and may even progress to chronic bedwetting. About 1-2% of adults have bedwetting, the cause of which may be related to an underlying medical condition.

Often, for young children with bedwetting while sleeping, mothers should take their children to medical facilities to find out the cause of this condition. Depending on the cause, the doctor will recommend appropriate treatment methods for the child. Here are some measures to treat bedwetting in children:

After dinner, you should limit the amount of water your baby drinks to reduce the amount of urine produced at night. During the day, the baby needs to drink enough water. Do not give your baby foods that contain caffeine, chocolate or drink artificially sweetened, flavored drinks. Practice the habit of going to the toilet on time for children. Two hours before bedtime, the baby should urinate at least 2 times. Children should be encouraged to go to the toilet on time even when they do not want to urinate Children need to drink enough water, do not let children get thirsty Avoid waking children up at night to urinate because it may make them lose sleep Should talk Talk to children about their child's bedwetting to find a solution. Do not scold or scold when the child is still bedwetting, praise the child if this situation is resolved. For older children who still have bedwetting, need to Reassure the baby, encourage him to deal with the situation.

In addition to lifestyle and dietary changes, the doctor may prescribe some anticholinergic drugs to increase bladder volume or use imipramine to treat bedwetting in children. Besides, mothers can use some of the following natural remedies for their babies:
Massage method: use olive oil to massage the lower abdomen to strengthen the urinary muscles, and at the same time help the bladder improve control. control. Improve bladder control: The most common cause of bedwetting is delayed bladder growth. When the child wants to urinate, it is recommended to hold for 10-20 minutes before letting the child urinate, this will help the child's bladder expand and improve bladder control. In addition, you can also use some methods to help strengthen the baby's pelvic muscles. In addition, for the bladder to expand and move, the child needs to drink a lot of water. Give your child cinnamon: if the cause of bedwetting in children is a urinary tract infection, you should give your child cinnamon every day, because cinnamon has antioxidant effects and prevents diabetes. Give children blueberry juice: blueberry juice has the effect of limiting urination. Therefore, before going to bed, the mother should give the child a small glass of water. Combine walnuts and raisins for children: The frequency of urination will be reduced if walnuts and raisins are eaten together. For children to use apple cider vinegar with meals: apple cider vinegar has the effect of reducing stomach acid and reducing intestinal irritation, limiting bedwetting. So should give your baby 1-2 times a day, should be diluted or maybe honey to reduce the bitter taste of vinegar. Give your child honey: honey will help your child stay hydrated until morning because it has the ability to absorb and retain fluids. Children should be given a small spoonful of honey per day if the child is young. Mother should give the baby a piece of jaggery and drink a glass of warm milk because jaggery has the effect of increasing body temperature and reducing bed-wetting. One of the causes of bedwetting in children is a urinary tract infection. Mothers can use mustard seeds to treat urinary tract infections in children by adding half a teaspoon of dry mustard to milk, giving it to the baby to drink 1 hour before the child goes to bed.

Bedwetting is not only common in children but also in adults. Studies have shown that about 1-2% of adults have bedwetting, however the actual number may be higher because many people are embarrassed to talk about it. Here are some treatments for bedwetting in adults:

Should reduce water intake in the afternoon and evening. Drink more water in the morning. Should limit a certain amount of water in the evening Should set an alarm to go to the toilet at night to avoid the bladder containing a lot of urine Should form a habit of urinating, set a schedule and urinate at the set time. Need to urinate before bed Caffeine and sweet drinks stimulate the bladder and make you urinate more, so it is important to cut these substances

Depending on the cause of the bedwetting, your doctor will prescribe the right medication for you:
To treat a urinary tract infection, you will be prescribed antibiotics Cholinergic drugs to reduce irritation in the bladder muscles Use medications desmopressin acetate to increase ADH levels, which stops the kidneys from producing urine at night It sends signals to the bladder muscles to avoid unnecessary contractions.

Bladder reconstruction surgery: Your bladder will be cut open and a patch of bowel muscle inserted. This helps to reduce bladder instability while increasing bladder control and preventing bed-wetting in adults Bladder smooth muscle surgery: contractions in the bladder are caused by smooth muscle control, this surgery is to help relieve spasms in the bladder Correction of the pelvic organs: if the female reproductive organs are not in the right position, affecting the bladder, surgery should be performed to Whether it is a child or an adult, when bedwetting becomes more frequent, it is necessary to immediately go to reputable medical facilities for timely examination, diagnosis and treatment by a doctor. reasonable to avoid the risk of adverse effects.
Master. Doctor Ngo Thi Oanh has over 10 years working in the field of Pediatrics. Competently perform examination, diagnosis and treatment of respiratory, digestive, urological and nutritional diseases in children. During his work, Dr. Oanh regularly updates new knowledge on diagnosis and treatment through specialized conferences and continuous training classes.