About Us | Privacy | Site Map
June 19, 2013
Font Size
A
A
A
...
10
...

Bedwetting (cont.)

Medical Author:
Medical Editor:

Surgery

Certain underlying medical or physical conditions may require surgery.

Other Therapy

Bladder training exercises: These are useful for adults with bedwetting or other types of urinary incontinence. They do not usually work for children. A recent review of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies (for example, acupuncture, hypnosis, etc.) in bedwetting shows little encouragement for the use of these modalities.

Next Page:
...
10
...

Must Read Articles Related to Bedwetting

Bladder Control Problems
Bladder Control Problems Bladder control problems, or urinary incontinence, affect over 13 million people in the U.S. Causes include urinary tract infection, overactive bladder, blocked...learn more >>
Sleep: Understanding the Basics
Sleep: Understanding the Basics Sleep is defined as a state of unconsciousness from which a person can be aroused. In this state, the brain is relatively more responsive to internal stimuli th...learn more >>
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
Urinary Tract Infections A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection of the bladder, kidneys, ureters, or urethra. E. coli, a type of bacteria that lives in the bowel and near the a...learn more >>

Viewer Comments & Reviews

Bedwetting - Treatment

The eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:

What treatments have been effective for your child's bedwetting?

Parenting and Pregnancy

Get tips for baby and you.

Please acknowledge your agreement




Read What Your Physician is Reading on Medscape

Enuresis »

The word enuresis is derived from a Greek word that means "to make water."

Read More on Medscape Reference »


Parenting Know-How: We've hand-picked our best pregnancy, baby and parenting content just for you

Medical Dictionary


Use Pill Finder Find it Now

Pill Identifier on RxList

  • quick, easy,
    pill identification

Find a Local Pharmacy

  • including 24 hour, pharmacies