Bedwetting Directory
Bedwetting, also called enuresis, is common in children but can also affect adults. It can be caused by a bladder that can't hold urine for an entire night, an uderlying condition such as a urinary tract infection, emotional issues, or other reasons. There are many ways to treat or prevent wetting the bed. Limiting fluids can help, as well as bedwetting alarms that wake the child when they sense wetness. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about bedwetting causes, how to treat it, and much more.
Medical Reference
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Child Bed-Wetting: When to Seek Treatment
Bed-wetting at night affects millions of young children. Learn more about the causes and treatment of enuresis from the experts at WebMD.
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Drug Treatments for Bed-Wetting
Learn about medications used to treat childhood bed-wetting.
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Tips for Bedwetting Prevention
WebMD offers tips for bedwetting prevention and advice for helping your child cope.
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What Could Be Causing Your Child's Bedwetting
WebMD explores some of the causes of bed-wetting in children.
Features
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Could Stress or Anxiety Be Causing Your Child’s Bedwetting?
Stress and anxiety may not cause a child to start wetting the bed, but it can make bedwetting worse. Find out what you can do as a parent to help.
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Bedwetting Frequently Asked Questions
WebMD's pediatric expert answers the 6 most common questions he hears about bedwetting.
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Helping Bedwetters: Tips from the Trenches
Parents and physicians offer their best tips for helping your bedwetting child -- and you -- cope
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Bed-Wetting Myths Debunked
Bed-wetting is a normal part of growing up. Experts give parents advice on how to handle it.