Wetting can be very distressing for both the child and the parents because often there does not seem to be any good reason. The experts call wetting - enuresis . Most children are able to stop wetting themselves by about the age of 5. It is less common for wetting to occur during the day. Bedwetting is more common in boys, while daytime wetting is more common in girls.
Wetting can occur as a result of a medical problem.
Other physical problems that can cause wetting include diabetes, epilepsy, or other problems to do with how the brain is wired. If it runs in the family. A lack of attention from parents. Other mental health problems. Some wetting can occur from birth onwards, this is called primary enuresis .