Pediatric bedwetting (nocturnal enuresis)

Generally, bedwetting, or nocturnal enuresis (noc·​tur·​nal - en·​ure·​sis) in children under age seven is not a cause for concern and is a normal part of developing overnight bladder control.

What is pediatric bedwetting (nocturnal enuresis)?

In most cases, children under age seven who have bedwetting episodes is not a cause for concern. Bedwetting – or nocturnal enuresis – in children age seven and younger is a normal part of developing overnight bladder control.

If your child is age seven or older and still regularly wets the bed, you should seek the guidance of a pediatric specialist.

What are the causes of pediatric bedwetting (nocturnal enuresis)?

The exact cause is unknown, but there are many factors that can make bedwetting worse including:

How is pediatric bedwetting (nocturnal enuresis) treated?

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