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Bedwetting is more common than you think, so if your child has problems with it--don't despair. It's curable. This 2torial covers the most successful techniques for treating the problem, from scheduled wake ups to moisture alarms to special medications. Help is on the way--just keep reading.

Before you begin

The medical term for bedwetting is "nocturnal enuresis" (pronounced "en-yur-ee-sis"), defined as the involuntary nighttime discharge of urine after the child is old enough to be able to control urination--usually around six years of age.

While doctors and scientists don't know all the causes of bedwetting, they do know that it's not a behavioral problem, a learning problem, or a mental problem. It can, however, involve an underlying medical problem, such as a urinary tract infection.

But the real trouble for a child can be the eventual development of low self-esteem due to being punished, teased, or ostracized for his or her bedwetting problem. Always use patience when seeking a solution to bedwetting. Putting pressure on your child will only make it worse for all involved. And remember that your child isn't alone. Estimates say there are 5 to 7 million children in the United States alone who wet their beds.
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2TORIAL STEPS
Introduction
Step 1: Understand possible causes
Step 2: Rule out underlying medical problems
Step 3: Examine exercises and changes in diet
Step 4: Look at "interruptive" methods
Step 5: Consider hypnosis
Step 6: Consider Medication

 2TORIAL NECESSITIES
  • Patience and understanding for your child's predicament
  • An appointment with a doctor who understands the various causes of and treatments for bedwetting
  • Parental reading

    Optional:
  • A moisture alarm
  • A doctor's prescription (see Step 6)

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