| Myth: | Bedwetting is a psychological condition |
| FACT: | Bedwetting is rarely caused by psychological problems. Rather, bedwetting occurs because of a number of medical reasons and can be successfully treated. |
| Myth: | Children will eventually grow out of bedwetting, it's only a matter of time |
| FACT: | Bedwetting does not always resolve by itself. Not every child grows out of bedwetting. About 15% of children aged 5 to 10 years stop wetting the bed each year. As children get older, the chance to grow out of bedwetting becomes lower and their bedwetting also tends to be more serious. |
| Myth: | There is nothing that can be done about bedwetting |
| FACT: | Bedwetting is a treatable condition. If your child is over 6 years old, still wets the bed, but wants to be dry, you should seek medical advice from your doctor. |
What you can do to help your child:
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Bedwetting is caused by various factors over which the child has no control. So be patient and never punish or scold your child.
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Reassure the child. Your child can feel helpless and become easily discouraged while trying to become dry. Be understanding and supportive.
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If your child still wets the bed after the age of 6 years and is unhappy and uncomfortable about it, you should discuss it with your doctor.
