Bedwetting (Enuresis)

Passing urine in one’s bed or clothes beyond the age of three without one’s knowledge can be a frustrating experience for the child and parent alike. The psycho-social repercussions necessitate institution of proper therapy for the same. The child passes urine in bed when asleep and despite repeated gentle reminders or threats, continues to do.

What causes bedwetting?

Delayed neurological maturation

Improper toilet training

A strong familial history

Excessive intake of water especially before sleep.

Apart from the above functional causes, there could be emotional causes like a sense of neglect due to arrival of a new baby or insecurity and anxiety related to family matters or school or jealousy or rivalry or attention seeking behaviour.

Certain organic causes cannot be ignored and would need further exploration.

How can we treat it?

Organic causes, if any, are first identified and treated appropriately.

When no such causes are found, the next step is to ensure proper toilet training and restrict the water intake especially at least 2 hours before going to bed.

Finally administering the indicated Homoeopathic medicine on the basis of an analysis of the personality of the child, his mental make-up, the pressures he experiences and the way he views the world will ensure that his bedwetting is permanently stopped.