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Bedwetting (nocturnal enuresis) can beworrying and frustrating, but it's common for children to accidentally wet the bed during the night. The problem usually resolves in time.
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Causes of bedwetting
Bedwetting is not your child's fault and there's often no obvious reason why it happens. In many cases, the problem runs in families.
Diagnosing bedwetting
It's likely your GP will ask you or your child about their bedwetting in order to check for any underlying cause and help determine the most effective treatment.
Introduction
Bedwetting can be worrying and frustrating, but it's common for children to accidentally wet the bed during the night. The problem usually resolves in time.
Symptoms of bedwetting
Bedwetting is usually only regarded as a medical issue when it occurs in children who are five years old or older and who wet the bed at least twice a week.
Treating bedwetting
Although most children will stop wetting the bed as they get older, there are a number of treatments that can be tried.
