Bedwetting - Sleep Disorder or Just a Stage?
Friday August 10, 2007
Bedwetting is common in both children and even some adolescents. 15% of kids wet the bed at age 5 and around 8% of 7 years olds wet the bed. That number tapers off to 3% of 10 year olds. By age 15 only 1% wet the bed.
Bedwetting is actually considered a medical condition called nocturnal enuresis. It is caused by a combination of behavioral, medical, environment and psychological factors. Treating bedwetting involves dealing in one or more of these areas.
For more information on Bedwetting see this Guide to Bedwetting from About.com's Pediatrics Guide: Bedwetting Guide for Children
Bedwetting is actually considered a medical condition called nocturnal enuresis. It is caused by a combination of behavioral, medical, environment and psychological factors. Treating bedwetting involves dealing in one or more of these areas.
For more information on Bedwetting see this Guide to Bedwetting from About.com's Pediatrics Guide: Bedwetting Guide for Children
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We read your blog posting, and would like to help. We work with the Enuresis Treatment Center. For 32 years, the Enuresis Treatment Center has successfully treated thousands of people from around the world who thought there was no hope for ending bedwetting. Bedwetting, or enuresis, is actually caused by deep sleep, not to be mistaken for healthy sleep. This deep sleep causes a disconnect between the brain and bladder, and the bedwetting occurs as a result. Very rarely does one outgrow bedwetting, and if they do, they are left with a sleep disorder that can manifest into other forms, such as sleep apnea, insomnia, etc.
The Enuresis Treatment Center has put together an informative guide to understanding and treating bedwetting. This free bedwetting guide is available to download at www.freebedwettingguide.com.