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Causes of bedwetting in kids

Bedwetting, also referred to as nocturnal enuresis, can be frustrating for both the parents and the child. As the child grows older and this problem persists, they may feel bad

  • PublishedNovember 14, 2019

Bedwetting, also referred to as nocturnal enuresis, can be frustrating for both the parents and the child. As the child grows older and this problem persists, they may feel bad about themselves. With the right approach and professional help, you can learn how to stop bedwetting in kids. But first, know the causes of bedwetting in kids.

16% of children aged 5 still wet their beds. This percentage drops to two when the children are 15. These statistics alone demonstrate, that while your child’s bedwetting might cause you to feel worried and isolated, you are not alone. The boys are more likely to wet the bed than the girls.

Causes of bedwetting in kids

There is no one cause of bedwetting but the following factors might play a role:

Insufficient antidiuretic hormone (ADH) – ADH is the hormone that inhibits urine production. The child’s body might not be producing enough of this hormone.

Small bladder – The child’s bladder might be too small to hold urine throughout the night.

Constipation – Long-term constipation can interfere with bladder control, given the same muscles are involved in urine and stool elimination.

Family history – If the parents of the child wet the bed, the child most likely will wet the bed too.

Stress – Bedwetting can be a reaction to stress triggers, traumatic events, anxiety and impending important events.

Deep sleep – Children who are deep sleepers are more likely to wet their beds than light sleepers.

Medical causes – Bed wetting can also point to more serious medical conditions including sleep apnea, Urinary Tract Infections and Diabetes.

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