Bed wetting is a common problem seen in children. Bed wetting — is involuntary urination while asleep after the age at which staying dry at night can be reasonably expected. If it continued after age 5 then one should think about taking treatment. It's often just a normal part of a child's development. Generally, bed-wetting before age 7 isn't a concern. At this age, your child may still be developing night time bladder control.

      Causes of bed-wetting · Hereditary · Difficulty in waking up from deep sleep · Improper toilet training · Developmental delay of Central nervous system · Due to low anti-diuretic hormonal levels some kids produce more urine at night · Chronic constipation · Down syndrome, ADHD, mentally retardation · Infection in the bladder or kidneys · Type- 1 diabetes · Stress - Social stresses that can affect bedwetting, such as: A new brother or sister, sleeping alone, starting a new school, a family crisis, an accident or trauma. · Any form of stress can lead to bedwetting problems. If the stress from bedwetting itself affects your child or your family. Children who wet the bed often fear being discovered and teased by their friends or siblings. Emotionally, a child can become withdrawn and nervous. · Children with learning disorders or attention problems generally feel more stressed. These children commonly have bedwetting issues.

Self care measures

      · Limit fluids for kids before bed time. · Have your child urinate just before falling asleep. · Use small night lights so that your child can easily find the way to the bathroom. · Do not punish or ridicule your child · Be patient as you and your child work through the problem · Offer positive support understanding and encouragement · Praise your child on dry mornings.

Complications

      Although frustrating, bed-wetting without a physical cause doesn't pose any health risks. However, bed-wetting can create some emotional issues for your child, including: · Guilt and embarrassment, which can lead to low self-esteem. · Loss of opportunities for social activities, such as sleepovers and camp. · Rashes on the child's bottom and genital area — especially if your child sleeps in wet underwear.

Homoeopathic treatment for Bed-wetting

      Homeopathy helps in curing bed wetting. Along with the treatment Art therapy or Counselling helps to improve emotional health of the child if needed.

      This is not to say that the physical symptoms you experience should only be dealt with from a mental health standpoint. As noted, the physical symptoms of psychosomatic illness are real. The pain you feel in your back isn’t just felt in your brain, but the chemical secretions that begin with stress may lead to actual inflammation in your back muscles