Archives for August 2007

In children 3-12 years of age, having less than one bowel movement a day may be considered constipation. If a child has hard, large, or painful bowel movements then most agree this is constipation. Constipation usually results from a diet low in fiber, not drinking enough liquids, and holding (tightening the sphincter muscles).   Children with constipation are more … [Read more...] about Bedwetting causes: Constipation

Children with bedwetting problems commonly have abnormal daytime restroom habits. Research is continually pointing to daytime bathroom habits as a major contributing factor to bedwetting. Studies have shown that children who wet during the day and those with constipation have a much higher incidence of bedwetting. Kids who go often during the day (frequency) or go quickly … [Read more...] about Bedwetting causes: Abnormal daytime potty habits

Any defect in the bladder, bladder tube (urethra), kidney tubes (ureters), and nervous system should be considered when evaluating a child for bedwetting. More than 99% of children, who appear healthy and remain dry during the day, do not have a physical defect or medical problem that would cause bedwetting. In other words, almost all isolated bedwetters do not have an … [Read more...] about Bedwetting causes: Birth defects and medical conditions

Bladder size varies considerably from child to child. Much like height and weight vary among different children and families so does bladder size. The typical bladder size of a child should be equal to their age + 2 = # ounces. So a child 6 years old should have a bladder capacity = 6 + 2 = 8 ounces (240ml). Children with small bladders need to use the bathroom more often. This … [Read more...] about Bedwetting causes: Bladder size