The diagnosis of enuresis is for girls over the age of 5 and for boys over the age of 6 that are still having urinary control problems. It affects about 10 to 20 percent of first-grade boys. It affects about 8 to 17 percent of first-grade girls . About 15 percent of all 5 year olds have night-time bedwetting . About 7 percent of 8 year olds have night-time bedwetting.
Primary enuresis is the most common form of urinary incontinence among children.
There are many factors that may be involved, and many theories that are given for why children wet. The child is not at fault and should not be punished. The child cannot control the wetting. In addition, counseling of the child and family may help to determine any stress the child may be under. Strategies for reducing your child's stress will be discussed.