Bedwetting is also known as enuresis. Hereditary is one of the prime reasons for this condition. It is one inheritance you do not want to be part of. One should not be embarrassed about this condition as you are not alone; many kids are being treated for the same. It is a temporary phase, wherein girls and boys are equally affected. Drinking too much water before bed time or laziness is not the cause of bedwetting.
Common causes for bedwetting are:
– Runs in family
– Deep sleep
– Trouble in waking up
– Slow development of the central nervous system, useful for bladder control
– Hormonal imbalance
– Irregularities in urethral valves in boys or in the urethra in girls or boys
– Problems with spinal cord
– Small bladder
A normal age for the child to achieve bladder control is around six to seven. Trying to treat the child for bedwetting at that age can be disastrous. Every child is an individual with his or her own capabilities. Hence the time taken to attain bladder control may differ from child to child. If bedwetting continues after the ages of eight or nine, then it...