Bed wetting is a problem that millions of people – both young and old – have. Unfortunately, many feel ashamed and embarrassed by it when it is not really their fault!
Whether it is a 4 year old bed wetting or an adult, sometimes the underlying problem is the same. A whole host of issues can cause the problem such as emotional upheaval and environmental stress.
Prescription medications have been known to cause bed wetting as have excessive caffeine or alcohol. Physical abnormalities and a host of other biological problems also play a part. The key is to find ways to help stop bed wetting.
Sleeping Problems
Your child may experience difficulty in sleeping. He may sleep too much or too little. During his slumber, “night terrors” can occur. Night terror is sometimes referred to as “pavor nocturnus” wherein a child usually is abruptly awakened during his sleep yet cannot retain information from his dream. Along with night terror that can occur is bed wetting wherein your child spontaneously urinates.
Another sleeping problem which can be encountered by your child is not being able to easily wake up in the morning. You must have a “waking-up strategy” so that your child will not be late for classes or any appointment in the morning.
Bedwetting is probably more common than you may think. Chances are, you probably even know someone that suffers from this common problem. Children, teens and adults all suffer from bedwetting. For some, it is a temporary or isolated incident, but others suffer from this chronically.