Bedwetting is also known as enuresis. Hereditary is one of the
prime reasons for this condition. It is one inheritance you do
not want to be part of. One should not be embarrassed about
this condition as you are not alone; many kids are being
treated for the same. It is a temporary phase, wherein girls
and boys are equally affected. Drinking too much water before
bed time or laziness is not the cause of bedwetting.

Common causes for bedwetting are:

- Runs in family
- Deep sleep
- Trouble in waking up
- Slow development of the central nervous system, useful for
bladder control
- Hormonal imbalance
- Irregularities in urethral valves in boys or in the urethra
in girls or boys
- Problems with spinal cord
- Small bladder

A normal age for the child to achieve bladder control is around
six to seven. Trying to treat the child for bedwetting at that
age can be disastrous. Every child is an individual with his or
her own capabilities. Hence the time taken to attain bladder
control may differ from child to child. If bedwetting continues
after the ages of eight or nine, then it becomes a problem.

Some Remedies

Studies have shown that babies who are breast fed for longer
periods i.e. more than three month are likely to have better
control over their bladder.

Do not react, as it is beyond your child’s control, praising or
punishing your child does not help.

Make arrangements for the child to change the sheets by
himself/herself. You can keep the necessary clothing’s next to
the bed for him/her to change, this helps in the process of
making him/her confident.

If need be, use bedwetting alarms. These alarm helps to
register in child's mind, the importance of going to the
bathroom when need be. These alarms are very sensitive to
moisture, making it the apt tool to detect wet bed. You can buy
these new age alarms anywhere in the market.

Have proper sleep because lack of sleep is another reason for
bedwetting.

Calcium and magnesium supplements control bladder spasms,
vitamin A helps in normal functioning of the bladder, zinc
improves bladder function as well as the immune system

St. Johns Wort, Plantain, Cornsilk and Parsley taken three
hours before hitting the sack can help in preventing bedwetting
problem. These herbs help the urinary tract muscles that control
the bladder. This may be a long process, so be patient.

Along with the use of these remedies, there is immense need for
family support. Parent’s patience and love would surely help the
child get through this condition.

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Bedwetting is a common problem among children and can be
treated with tender loving care as well as natural herbs.