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.
Overview
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.
Diagnosis
How is pediatric bedwetting (nocturnal enuresis) diagnosed?
Renal bladder ultrasound
Urine analysis
Uroflow
X-ray of the abdomen
Voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG)
MRI of the spine
Causes
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:
Stress
Difficulty waking while sleeping
Treatment
How is pediatric bedwetting (nocturnal enuresis) treated?
Modification of voiding habits
Treatment for constipation or stool retention
Medication
Doctors and Providers
Craig Andrew PetersPediatric Urologist
Alexandra Maria Ciota CarolanPediatric Urologist
David Harris EwaltPediatric Urologist
Micah A JacobsPediatric Urologist
Bruce Jeremy SchlomerPediatric Urologist
Irina StanaselPediatric Urologist
Karen Caddell PritzkerNurse Practitioner - Urology
Janelle Marie TraylorNurse Practitioner - Urology