Depends: Enuresis can be normal in a child younger than 5. If older than 5, your child should see a doctor to rule out medical causes such as diabetes or bladder dysfunction. If medical causes are ruled out, most cases will resolve on their own. Limiting drinks before bedtime or using bedwetting alarms may help. As a last resort, there are some prescription medications that may help as well.
Answered 4/15/2015
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Depends: Enuresis can be normal in a child younger than 5. If older than 5, your child should see a doctor to rule out medical causes such as diabetes or bladder dysfunction. If medical causes are ruled out, most cases will resolve on their own. Limiting drinks before bedtime or using bedwetting alarms may help. As a last resort, there are some prescription medications that may help as well.
Answered 7/2/2015
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Depends: Enuresis is relatively common. Most people outgrow it by 13 yrs old. Time is the safest treatment. Medications sometimes are helpful. There are several choices. Ddavp (desmopressin) is helpful, as is tofranil (imipramine). Fluid restriction and use of alarm blankets can be helpful as well. Check with your doctor for the option that is best for you.
Answered 6/25/2014
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Enuresis: Find the cause and treat it. Symptomatic treatments include DDAVP which affects antidiuretic hormone, as tablet or nasal spray.
Answered 6/25/2014
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End enuresis: The method I have used successfully with my patients is as follows: 1. No liquids after 6:00 P.M. 2. Be sure child urinates before going to bed 3. Wake child up at 2:00 am and check if there has been bed wetting. If there is betting before this time on several occasions move time to 1:00 am 4. Be sure child urinates when you wake them. 5. Positive reinforcement 6. Possible combo of DDAVP (desmopressin) or othe.
Answered 6/25/2014
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