My 11 year old child has poor concentration and often wets the bed. What should I do?

My child is 11 years old this year. He has poor urinary control, often wets the bed at night, has poor concentration, and has decreased attention. Can you advise me on how to control my urination and whether I need to see a specialist? Thank you, doctor!

(Ms. Ly Hang, residing in Xuan Loc district)

Doctor replied:

Hello!

Overview of the condition of children with nocturia and bedwetting at the age of 11 is no longer normal physiology.

Poor urinary control can be related to the following causes: Overactive bladder (abnormal bladder contractions); deep sleep disorders that prevent the baby from recognizing the need to urinate; mild neurological disorders that affect urinary control; psychological factors, stress, or developmental disorders...

Inattention and poor concentration can be caused by the following factors: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD); indirect effects from lack of sleep due to waking up at night, poor sleep; or related to underlying anxiety and stress...

When your baby is in such a situation, parents need to guide them to adjust their home regimen first:

- Lifestyle adjustments:

+ Limit drinking water 2 hours before going to bed.

+ Make sure your baby urinates right before going to bed.

+ Set a fixed bedtime, quiet bedroom, soft lighting.

- Psychological support:

+ Encourage your baby gently, do not scold him when he wets the bed.

+ Increase daytime physical activity (jogging, swimming, cycling) to support sleep and psychological stability.

In addition, you should take your baby to a Pediatrics - Urology or General Pediatrics specialist as soon as possible to accurately assess the condition and the real cause, thereby providing the right treatment for your baby.

Hope your baby gets better soon!

MSc - BS Le Bich Ngoc,

Pediatrics, Ai Nghia Medical System

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