Pediatric bedwetting (nocturnal enuresis)

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.

How is pediatric bedwetting (nocturnal enuresis) diagnosed?

• Renal bladder ultrasound 

• Urine analysis 

• Uroflow 

• X-ray of the abdomen

• Video urodynamic study

• Voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG) 

• MRI of the spine

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:

• Constipation

• Stress

• UTIs

• Difficulty waking while sleeping

How is pediatric bedwetting (nocturnal enuresis) treated?

• Modification of voiding habits

• Treatment for constipation or stool retention

• Biofeedback

• Medication