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Bed wetting in Adolescents

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Did you know that between 5 and 7 million children over the age of six wet the bed at night? Bed-wetting, also known as nocturnal enuresis, can be caused by a variety of factors. This page offers resources to learn more about, and treat, chronic bed-wetting in older children and teens.

PAMF Content for Parents

  • HealthWise KnowledgeBase: Bed-Wetting

  • HealthWise KnowledgeBase: Should I treat my child’s bed-wetting?

  • HealthWise KnowledgeBase: Should I schedule a doctor visit to discuss my child’s bed-wetting?

PAMF Content for Your Teen

  • Still Pee the Bed Question

Outside Resources

  • Information for Parents: This Web site provides helpful links to answer questions about bed wetting including FAQs, how to explain bed-wetting to children, a questionnaire, progress calendar, information on medications, rashes and bed-wetting, snoring and bed-wetting, and a glossary. It also includes information and a glossary for kids.
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