Health Care Articles

How to Deal with a Child’s Bed Wetting: A Guide for Parents

health-guide — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:27:06 +0000

Ever wished that your child would spare you from the trouble and mess of his wetting the bed? Unfortunately, it wouldn’t be possible especially if your kid has the condition called enuresis or bed wetting. One important thing you must realize is that children don’t wet their beds on purpose—in fact, they are unable to [...]

Bed Wetting is for Adults Also

health-guide — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:09:45 +0000

Yes, you read it right. You may never know it, but adults are prone to wet nights—not those associated with male discharges. What is being referred here is the type of condition that is more common to children, which is bed wetting or enuresis. This condition occurs when a person, young or adult, urinates during [...]

Is Your Kid Bed Wetting? Consult a Doctor

health-guide — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:44:42 +0000

Bed wetting can be a sign of a disease that may need immediate medical attention. That is why consulting a doctor is a must in certain cases. If your child still wets the bed after the age of six, feels pain when urinating, or behaves oddly (e.g., becoming shy or manifesting sexually suggestive behaviours), then [...]

No More Wet Nights: Home Remedy Tips to Stop Bed Wetting

health-guide — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:10:25 +0000

Patience is a virtue, especially for parents of young bed wetters. While children cannot control bed wetting on their own, parents can do something to stop it. Parents can resort to some techniques at home without resorting to medications that not only cost a lot, but also have side effects. Here are some simple home [...]

Bed Wetting: Myths and Facts

health-guide — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:31:39 +0000

Enuresis, more popularly known as bed wetting, is a common condition among children of school age. A bed wetter urinates during sleep, and this happens without knowledge or control of the child. Because of this, many parents find themselves in a stressful and embarrassing situation. As for the child, such condition causes discomfort, sleep interruption, [...]

What Parents Should Say When Handling Bed Wetting

health-guide — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:18:56 +0000

It is natural for parents to feel disappointed when their kids would have night time accidents, especially if the children have been full potty trained. But it is important to understand that this is common and your child is not an isolated case. Surveys have showed that 1 out of 5, five year olds would [...]