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Home cures to stop bed wetting
Natural cures to stop bed wetting immediately.
(18 Apr 2007)
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Bed wetting, also known as nighttime incontinence is a very common problem seen in children, as well as some adults around the world. Parents all over the world have been known to consult pediatricians and child specialists, for traditional and natural cures for bed wetting. However, before trying to treat the problem, it is best for people to understand the severity of the problem, as well as the possible bed wetting causes.
While some children may end up wetting their bed for no apparent reason, in other children bed wetting could be more like a symptom of an underlying condition.
It is absolutely normal for children below the age of 6 to wet their beds, as they may not have established an adequate amount of bladder control till that time, especially in their sleep. However, when children who are above the age of 6, end up wetting their bed often, then it may be time for parents and caregivers to take notice. Almost all children have wet their bed at some time or the other. When it happens as a one-off instance, most people do not think much of it. However, there are some children who wet their bed on a regular basis, that is, almost every day.
Bed wetting problem in children is not only an embarrassing one for them, but it can lead to a lot of inconvenience too, in the form of soggy pajamas and bed covers. Unfortunately, this problem not only affects the children who are suffering from it, but also their parents. This could be due to the fact that when children suffer from bed wetting, most parents take it as a sign of an error in their potty training. However, it is important for all people to realize that bed wetting can happen to just about any child, as it is a part of their development.
Nevertheless, the problem cannot be allowed to continue for an indefinite period of time. It is best for parents to seek professional help and get this problem treated as soon as possible. Since bed wetting treatment could be a long one, it is important for parents to have a lot of patience with their children. The bed wetting cure usually recommended by doctors could include bladder training therapy, medication and moisture alarms. In order to administer the right bed wetting solution, it is vital to identify what the exact bed wetting causes in children could be.
Bed Wetting Causes
The exact causes of bed wetting may not be very clear, bit some of the most common ones include:
- Lack of regular bowel movements could reduce the capacity of the bladder, leading to bed wetting. Hence, children suffering from chronic constipation could wet their beds more often than the others
- Sleeping disorders such as sleep apnea could lead to symptoms like bedwetting, daytime drowsiness and snoring
- A small bladder, which may not be enough to hold all the urine produced during the night.
- The inability to recognize that the bladder is full, which could be because of immature nerves in the bladder.
- Stress is common not only in adults, but also in children. This is in fact one of the most common causes of bed wetting in children. When a child is under a considerable amount of stress or suffers from anxiety or some fear, it is normal for him or her to wet their bed.
- At times, bed wetting could be an indication of diabetes, hormonal imbalances or Urinary Tract Infections in children.
However, there are many elderly people too, who do not have an adequate amount of control over their bladders and end up wetting their bed too. Some of the most common bed wetting causes in adults include:
- Urinary Tract Infection or stones in the urinary tract
- Prostate cancer or enlargement
- Neurological disorders
- Bladder cancer
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- Conditions such as diabetes
- Emotional disorder or anxiety disorders
- Consumption of excess alcohol, coffee, tea or other diuretics
How to stop bed wetting at night?
There are medicines that can be recommended for people who are interested in ways on how to stop bed wetting. However, there may be certain side effects associated with most of these medicines, which is why parents, as well as adults also prefer using natural remedies for bed wetting. Some of the most common tips on natural cures for bed wetting include:
- Limiting the intake of fluids, especially after a certain time in the evening
- Avoiding beverages like alcohol, or caffeinated drinks during the day
- Urinating at the start of bedtime routine and again, just before bedtime
- Setting a regular schedule for urination through the day
- Seeking treatment for conditions like constipation
- Dealing with the child’s stress and fear, by talking to them
- Ensuring that the way from the room to the bathroom is not on complete darkness
- Making dietary changes to include more foods that strengthen the bladder
There are some adults who look for ways on how to stop bed wetting when drunk. However, alcohol induced bed wetting is not really a treatable condition. It can only be addressed when people stop consuming excess alcohol.
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answered by G M on 16 Jun 2011, 3:04:08
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Bed wetting is a common problem experienced by every parent. Never scold a child for wetting the bed. Try to avoid liquids 2-4hours before sleeping. Eating a teaspoon of raisins and a walnut before bed is a good idea. Chewing on the bark of cinnamon, proves beneficial.
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answered by r k on 20 Apr 2007, 7:27:17
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