Question 1

is it normal for my 5 yr old to still be wetting her pants?she wets bed every night and occasionally wets during day.we make her potty ev 2 hrs

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Common issue: By 4yo 80-95% of kids are dry day & night but some are not even at 6 or later. The ability to stay dry depends both on nervous system maturity and willingness to do the work.Chronic constipation often impairs a kids ability to be dry & scheduled voids may hold them back rather than encourage success. I give kids freedom to decide when to go & offer to help if needed. Your doc can help.

Question 2

good day. my 6.5 year old son has secondary enuresis (past 6 months wetting bed without fail after being dry for 10 months). what type of doctor does he need to see? (gp, paed etc)

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Depends: Many GP's will have experience with this issue while pediatricians see it weekly. I would contact your available docs offices &amp; ask.

Question 3

man having dream of urinating and wets bed, should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You should see sleep specialist for possible sleep disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea, also second step urology consult.

Question 4

4 yr old had sleep study that showed decreased rem sleep &frequent wakings &arousals (7.5 per/hr).she also snores, sleep talks &walks, wets bed.causes?

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Sleep disorder: Although there is an entity called central sleep apnea (central nervous system, brain) the most common cause of a sleep disorder in a 4 year old is hypertrophy (enlargement) of the tonsils and adenoids.  Removal of these structures in the upper airway almost always results in a cure of these symptom.

Question 5

my 5 1/2 yr old daughter had been "leaking" just a little for a month now. it happens after she goes to bathroom. she never has accidents or wets bed?

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Leaking: Have your daughter's urine checked to rule out an infection.

Question 6

why a teen at age 14 would still be suffering from nocturnal enuresis?

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Many reasons: Noctunal enuresis in a 14 year old is a serious condition and warrants further evaluation by a pediatrican and perhaps a pediatric specialist. I would recommend seeing your pediatrician for further evaluation.

Question 7

i am 30 years old now but in recent years, my nocturnal enuresis has increased. i've been wetting my bed about 2-3 times a month. in the last month, it's been 5 times. i've avoided things like coffee, sugary drinks etc. what might be the problem?

Accepted Answer

: You would benefit from a urology evaluation for full physical exam &amp; testing to identify the issue.

Question 8

how well does lenditro work for nocturnal enuresis caused by clozapine? how long before bed time should i take it?

Accepted Answer

Contain oxybutynin: Oxybutynin is an anticholinergic which tends to relax bladders mooth muscle ; thus increase funtional bladder capacity ; decrease involuntary bladder contractions. However regular Oxybutynin only has a 4 - 6 hour window of action. You need long-acting or sustained release Oxybutynin either generic or Ditropan er if available where you live 10 -15mg or Detrol (tolterodine) la 4-8mg. Take just before going to bed.

Question 9

are there any otc or herbal products for nocturnal enuresis from clozapine? i restrict drinks to 2 hours before bed but doesn't help. can't afford doc

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Yes: I don't know how your healthcare system works. You are on Clozaril which is a very expensive medication in United States. I would think that you would be able to get something like DDAVP (desmopressin) from your prescriber of clozaril. If not however here's a website you can take a look at.Bed wetting information / enuresis - herbal remedies
www.Herbalremedies.Com/bedwetting.Html.

Question 10

my son is 8 years old and still wets the bed. if he doesn't drink anything before bed and i wake him to use bathroom he is ok.small bladder? solution?

Accepted Answer

Reassurance: About 5% of 10-year olds will wet the bed, and bedwetting runs in families.  Reassure the child that bedwetting will usually go away on its own.  Suggestions:  reminder to go to bathroom before bed, avoiding caffeine, and drinking less at night.  A reward system for having dry nights might be helpful.  Don't yell or punish, but have your child help change the sheets. Dry nights should be praised!

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Is it normal for my 5 yr old to still be wetting her pants?she wets bed every night and occasionally wets during day.we make her potty ev 2 hrs

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Good day. my 6.5 year old son has secondary enuresis (past 6 months wetting bed without fail after being dry for 10 months). what type of doctor does he need to see? (gp, paed etc)

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Man having dream of urinating and wets bed, should i be concerned?

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4 yr old had sleep study that showed decreased rem sleep &frequent wakings &arousals (7.5 per/hr).she also snores, sleep talks &walks, wets bed.causes?

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My 5 1/2 yr old daughter had been "leaking" just a little for a month now. it happens after she goes to bathroom. she never has accidents or wets bed?

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Why a teen at age 14 would still be suffering from nocturnal enuresis?

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I am 30 years old now but in recent years, my nocturnal enuresis has increased. i've been wetting my bed about 2-3 times a month. in the last month, it's been 5 times. i've avoided things like coffee, sugary drinks etc. what might be the problem?

A member asked:

How well does lenditro work for nocturnal enuresis caused by clozapine? how long before bed time should i take it?

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Are there any otc or herbal products for nocturnal enuresis from clozapine? i restrict drinks to 2 hours before bed but doesn't help. can't afford doc

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My son is 8 years old and still wets the bed. if he doesn't drink anything before bed and i wake him to use bathroom he is ok.small bladder? solution?

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