AN AGE-LONG PROBLEM: BEDWETTING

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Bedwetting is the loss of bladder control, which often occurs during sleep at night. The medical term for bedwetting is nocturnal (night-time) enuresis. Bedwetting is often normal in children below the age of seven because it is usually considered as part of a child's development as some children below that age are yet to learn nighttime bladder control.

Studies that have looked at bedwetting have shown that it is a common disorder affecting 20% of 5-year-olds, 10% of 10-year-olds, and 3% of 15 year- olds. [1] About 2 - 3% percent of male and female adults over 18 years of age experience enuresis, which can be attributed to a variety of causes and may require treatment. [2]

Types of Enuresis

Traditionally, enuresis has been cla