General information, not an individual diagnosis. Ask a healthcare professional if you are unsure about your situation.
Enuresis means involuntary urination during sleep after the age of five. Bladder control develops differently between children; one wet night alone cannot establish an illness.
The doctor distinguishes primary bedwetting from a return after at least six dry months. Prepare this timeline and the frequency of wet nights instead of looking for one explanation.
Also describe urgent or frequent daytime urination, difficulty passing urine and a feeling that the bladder has not emptied. The assessment therefore covers more than what happens at night.
Constipation, snoring and breathing pauses during sleep are among the issues assessed. The doctor also asks how the child feels about bedwetting and how it affects family life.
The clinical examination guides what happens next. Additional tests are not routine; a urine test may be prescribed if infection is suspected. Any medicines require medical supervision.
For the appointment, gather the history of dry and wet nights, daytime symptoms and sleep changes. Ask whether a calendar would help and when to return with it to adjust follow-up.
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