Bed wetting – Involuntary urination while asleep is just the part of child’s normal growth schedule and hence
there is nothing to be worried or ashamed of or there is no matter to scold or punish the child.
Bed wetting is also known as Nocturnal Enuresis. No exact definition or critaria can be made.
To make it simple, if at or around age of 5-7yrs complete bladder control is not achieved and
the child continues wetting the bed, one should just think about it and deal it with patience and understanding.
Most of the time, bedwetting is not a sign of medical illness it can be due to emotional issues also.
Family members can be streesed that why its occuring and when and how it woukd stop. The child can feel ashamed and guilty about wetting the bed but parents should help him with patience.
It can be a problem for a while and providing emotional support makes the child feel better.
What causes Nocturnal Enuresis in a child?
1. Neurological developmental delay
2. Certain hormonal insufficiency (ADH)
3. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
4. Constipation
5. Urinary Tract Infection
6. Certain Anatomical Issues (Small Bladder)
7. Most important and most common reason is psychological issues – such as
Death in the family, sexual abuse, Exam fear, fear of punishment from parents or teacher,
a sudden change from a familiar atmosphere, parent conflict etc..
8. Diabetes Mellitus (Type 1)
9. Other causes may include Certain food allergies, improper toilet training, sleep apnoea, sleepwalking etc..
How to cope up with the problem?
1. Reassure child that it is a normal part of growing up.
2. Try to have your child drink more fluids during the day time and less in evening and night.
3. Avoid caffeine containing drinks for the child.
4. Remind your child to go to use the washroom for the final time before going to bed.
5. Motivate and praise the child on dry night.
6. When child wakes with wet sheets, don’t yell or punish. (very important)
7. Find out if he/she has any hidden fear or stress and help the child to get out of it.
When one should think to consult a doctor?
1. Sudden starting of bed wetting after continuous dry night for atleast 6 months.
2. Wets pants during day time
3. Snorring during sleep
4. Burning sensation on urinating
5. Frequent urination in daytime
6. Swelling of feet
7. Child more than 7 years old has continued this problem
8. If you as a parent feeling helplessness after enough efforts
Homeopathic approach to the Nocturnal Enuresis:
Bedwetting is no just the issue for child but also at times becomes stressfull for parents, taking the child out to relative’s place or so. The first and basic requirement for parents is to deal with this issue as a natural process
of child’s growth.
Above mentioned general measures usually, helps to address the issue still if it remains getting treated by a Homeopath is advisable.
There are various causes physical to emotional which may be playing important role in maintiaining the problem inspite of your efforts.
During the case taking process, we try to understand the exact causative factor affecting your child and his unique response pattern which helps us select a remedy from a vast number of available remedies.
Also, observation of parents/family members regarding his daily routines and behavior are valuable in tracing
any underlying fears, insecurities of the child.
It will help the child providing inner strength and better immunity, improved physical and emotinal health.
There are many Homeopathic remedies viz. ARG. NIT., BELLADONNA, CAUSTICUM, CINA and so on with various indications. Only a proper individualizing case taking by a Homeopath will guide to required remedy.