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What Causes Bed Wetting At Night?

i know a little girl now she is 11years old but every night she always bed wetting or night time.
one more when she eat full she always go to toilet and poo. ask i know she used to have experience of sexual abuse since she 5 or 6 year old. so my question is what kind of problem did she has ?
Thu, 18 Sep 2014
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Bed-wetting is a common occurrence till five years of age. As such we know children bed wet until that age thus this is understood as a developmental disorder: something that is part of growth and development. But it becomes a matter of worry if not attained by the age of 11 for sure. Physical examination of the child is essential to rule out any medical condition that may transiently disrupt bladder control. Most commonly a urinary infection is responsible, in which the frequency of passing urine goes up and children are unable to control the urge as the sensation to pas urine becomes slightly dulled. Diabetes in children may be manifested by increased frequency of urination and may be clubbed with wetting which can be more at night. Children without any medical condition who bed wet may be stressed or upset or even frustrated and angry. Sibling rivalry may also express itself as a bed wetting behavior.
Bed-wetting is not the child’s fault. Parents must understand that punishment is not the solution. Bed-wetting can be a medical or behavioral condition, which is correctable with behavior modification and medication when warranted. She needs to be evaluated by expert health care professionals so that the cause is determined and treatment can be initiated,
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What Causes Bed Wetting At Night?

Bed-wetting is a common occurrence till five years of age. As such we know children bed wet until that age thus this is understood as a developmental disorder: something that is part of growth and development. But it becomes a matter of worry if not attained by the age of 11 for sure. Physical examination of the child is essential to rule out any medical condition that may transiently disrupt bladder control. Most commonly a urinary infection is responsible, in which the frequency of passing urine goes up and children are unable to control the urge as the sensation to pas urine becomes slightly dulled. Diabetes in children may be manifested by increased frequency of urination and may be clubbed with wetting which can be more at night. Children without any medical condition who bed wet may be stressed or upset or even frustrated and angry. Sibling rivalry may also express itself as a bed wetting behavior. Bed-wetting is not the child’s fault. Parents must understand that punishment is not the solution. Bed-wetting can be a medical or behavioral condition, which is correctable with behavior modification and medication when warranted. She needs to be evaluated by expert health care professionals so that the cause is determined and treatment can be initiated,