Bedwetting or nocturnal enuresis is urinary incontinence in sleep in children who are of the age to have developed the ability to control their bladders.

Causes

• Heredity
• Less production of anti diuretic hormone
• Inadequate neurological development
• Abnormal urinary tract
• Urinary tract infection
• Chronic constipation
• Psychological factors such as insecurity, fear etc.
• Poor toilet training

Symptoms

• Inability to control urination while asleep

Treatment
Treatment is required only in children who are over 6 years of age and still cannot control urination. It includes:

• Emotional support, understanding and encouragement to develop control
• Bedwetting alarms
• Certain medications

Prevention

• Reducing intake of fluids before bedtime
• Urinating before going to sleep