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My son is 9 years old and still urinates in his sleep. how can i stop this?

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Dr. Joseph Bouvier answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Patience: At 10 years of age 10% of all kids still wet the bed. This is also related family history. Things generally resolve on their own with time.

Answered 7/18/2013

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