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| | | | Why your child wets the bed |
| | | | A physical problem with emotional consequences |
| | | | Dealing with bedwetting |
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Bedwetting can take a toll on the family and your child's self-esteem. Learn why your child wets the bed, how to talk to them, and what treatment to get for your child's condition.
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| Bedwettting by the numbers |
Bedwetting affects 500,000 Canadian children 5 years or older. MORE
As many as 15 out of 100 5-year-olds suffer from bedwetting. MORE
- 10 out of 100 7-year-olds suffer from bedwetting.
- 5 out of 100 9-year-olds suffer from bedwetting.
- As many as 3 out of 100 12-year-olds suffer from bedwetting.
- As many as 1 out of 100 15-year-olds suffer from bedwetting.
Bedwetting runs in families. MORE
- There is an 80% chance a child will wet the bed if both parents did.
- There is a 50% chance if only one parent has a history of bedwetting.
Only 15% of bedwetters outgrow their condition each year, meaning 85% of them will continue to wet the bed. MORE
Bedwetting often affects a child's self-esteem, performance in school, and relationships with peers. MORE
Bedwetting, according to bedwetters, is the third most devastating life event, only after parental fighting and divorce. MORE
6 out of 10 parents talk to their doctor about their child's bedwetting. Your doctor is always a good person to talk to if you have questions or concerns. MORE
Two ounces of fluid (4 tablespoons, or about 60 mL) is about 25% of the expected bladder capacity of a 7-year-old. So a little bit of fluid before bedtime, which a child may consume if they're taking a medication, can make their bladder much fuller. MORE
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You may be aware of what bedwetting is, but do you know how it's affecting your child? Find out more information about this condition and its impact on your child.
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 | Sep. 18, 2009 (HealthDay News)
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| Nov. 03, 2008 (Canadian Press)
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| | |  | | If you are unsure about how to handle your child's bedwetting condition, their doctor is a good place to turn for help. Print these questions off and bring them to your child's next appointment.
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