Reasons for bedwetting 

There are several factors that have been reported to cause bedwetting in young children. 

• Hereditary factor is considered as the most common cause. So, if you had the problem during your childhood, your child may have a higher risk.

• In some children the central nervous system which controls all the activities including the ability to control urination may not have developed completely. Therefore such children may continue to wet their beds until complete development.

• Some may have difficulty in waking up from sleep.

• Some may be facing high stress (due to constant nagging, punishments, etc).

• Underlying problems such as a small bladder, infections of the urinary organs, abnormalities in the sphincters that control the urination or abnormalities in the spinal cord are some rare causes of bedwetting.

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Written by: healthplus24 team
Date last updated: April 20, 2012