Because most bedwetters become dry without treatment, patience and understanding are the best things to offer young children who bed wet. However, by 6-7 years of age children are eager to go to camp or on sleepovers and treatment may be desired. As an initial step we recommend fluid restriction . This may be sufficient for some children, but even if not successful is continued when other treatment programs are started. Alarm systems can be tried next, although some alarms are better than others, and our pediatric urology team will be glad to advise you.
Behavioral modification is occasionally helpful, with a reward system for dry nights.
However, the child should not be punished for wetting. Medications may be necessary as a last resort. Children should be followed carefully when on any of these medications and dosages should not be increased without careful instructions from the doctor. If you have any questions about your child's condition, please do not hesitate to talk with one of our staff. The information above, although based on a thorough knowledge and careful review of current medical literature, is the opinion of the doctors at Texas Pediatric Surgical Associates and is presented to inform you about surgical conditions.