Bed-Wetting

Any child beyond age 6 or 7 who continues to Reference wet the bed Opens New Window may need to be evaluated by a doctor. The evaluation should include a Reference urinalysis.

A medical history and a physical exam are also part of a medical evaluation of bed-wetting. If you are having your child evaluated for bed-wetting, keep a diary for a week or two before your visit. Write down when wettings occur and how much urine is released.

In some cases, further testing may be needed. Tests may include:

• A Reference urine culture to find out if your child has a Reference bladder or kidney infection Opens New Window.
• Psychological testing, if emotional Reference stress Opens New Window is suspected.

If a child has uncontrollable wetting both at night and in the day, other tests may need to be done.

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