Archives for November 2007

Straining to pee, stretching the bladder and forceful urination can cause irritations to the bladder and urethral linings and cause blood in the urine. Irritations around the urethral opening that are caused by excessive wiping, urinary leakage, and rashes, can also cause blood cells to be seen in the urine test. These problems usually cause small amounts of blood to be present … [Read more...] about Bedwetting issues: Blood in the urine

When asked, parents are not always aware of their child’s bowel movements. Once a child starts to wipe her own bottom, the parents are less likely to know if constipation exists. Because diet and viral illnesses can cause loose stools, fluctuations in bowel movements will occur, and constipation may go unnoticed. On average, children should have a bowel movement every day. … [Read more...] about Bedwetting and constipation

If a child does not frequently empty the bladder, a urinary tract infection may develop. Abnormal potty habits are the most common cause of urinary tract infections in children. Girls are more prone to infections than boys, because they have a shorter urethra that is close to the rectum. This configuration allows bacteria to more easily enter the bladder and … [Read more...] about Bedwetting and urinary tract infections

Children that use the restroom infrequently without having accidents probably have larger bladders and colons. These infrequent visits to the restroom may eventually cause significant problems in these children. They may develop abdominal pain because their bladder or bowels are extremely full. If they do not urinate often, they may develop urinary tract infections and … [Read more...] about Bedwetting: Pee and Poop holders