Teenage Bed Wetting
Talking about bladder issues is never easy for anyone no matter what the age. Bed wetting is even a bigger challenge for teens who are often worried of being ridiculed or teased by their peers. Most teens simply don’t want to talk openly to their parents or physicians about the emotional and social challenges that come with bed wetting.
Why does an otherwise perfectly healthy teenager wet the bed?
There could be several reasons–small bladder, lack of ADHD (antiduretic hormone) the hormone that controls the amount of urine being produced or the teen may be constipated or has a unitary tract infection (UTIs). In many cases bed wetting might simply be hereditary, that is it runs in the family or it could be lifestyle choice that the teen is accustomed to such as consuming caffeinated drinks in large quantities.
Dealing with a teen bed wetting is challenging and often stressful for parents. However, here are few tips that can help you and your teenager handle bedwetting better.
- Follow a daily routine with your bed wetting teen. Have him or her use the restroom and empty the bladder before going to bed.
- Some studies suggest that caffeinated drinks such as cola, tea or coffee are potential source of bed wetting. So, limiting caffeinated drinks, particularly before bed time might be helpful.
- Use a bed wetting alarm as they are a safe and effective treatment options that have much lesser relapse rate when compared to medicines. You could also use medication after consulting with your child’s pediatrician for special occasions such as sleepovers and camps.
- Ensure your teen is not constipated, a key reason for bed wetting. Encourage your teenager to have enough fiber rich diet and liquids throughout the day to avoid being constipated.
- Encourage your bed wetting teen to continue treatment even if he or she faces setbacks. If you or your partner had bed wetting problem share it with your child as it might motivate your child to continue trying to achieve dryness.
- Many bed wetting teens find the positive imagery technique helpful. Basically, the bedwetter imagines being dry before going. So, have your teenager try this technique to overcome bed-wetting.
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There is definately a lot to learn about this issue. I really like all the points you made.
Purchased for son. Working well and happy with results so far.
I have a teen ages son who is bedwetting. This article has been very helpful in dealing with his bedwetting issues. It laid out the facts and available treatment options. Good read!
I will try some of the techniques and methods described here and get a Chummie Pro alarm. I hope this alarm helps my son stop bedwetting for good.
There’s certainly a great deal to learn about this topic.
I love all the points you’ve made.
My son is a bit older. He is turning 16 this month. Do you think a Chummie Pro would work for him?
I have a bedwetting teen boy. I read this column and got the chummie pro bedside bedwetting alarm for my son. I hope it works.
My teen boy used to wet the bed at night and I was always looking for bedwetting solutions and answers on how to stop bedwetting at age 13. The Chummie Pro Bedside Bedwetting Alarm worked like a charm and helped him stop bedwetting permanently!
You have no idea how much money my wife and I have spent on diapers. My daughter is 13. We got the Chummie Pro alarm and its helped her stop bedwetting and us save thousands a year.
I didn’t know that bedwetting in teens was an issue and that there was even any help for it. This article has been an eye opener for me.
My 13 year old temporarily had a bedwetting problem when he was bedridden with an ankle injury. I usually checked on him early each morning, and a few times found him naked, and peeing on his bed sheet. Luckily, I had put a plastic mattress cover under his bed sheet. He seemed embarrassed about his Mom seeing him wet the bed. He said that he couldn’t hold it, and this was a time when he had difficulty walking. I felt sorry for him, and we usually hugged, and talked about trying not to pee in bed. For a short time I talked him into wearing an old cloth diaper at night, but I think he preferred being naked. I guess I can’t blame him, as it was rather warm during this time. Lots of hugs, and patience, and we got through this together.
I got the Guardian bedwetting alarm for my teenage daughter. Let’s hope it works. Thanks!
My 14 year old has never had a dry night. I like these alarms and got a chummie pro for her. So far its working well. She hasn’t stoppped bed wetting, but she has has fewer accidents now and is coming closer to having 4-5 consecutive dry nights.
Keep up the spectacular job !! Lovin’ it!
I purchased the Boost alarm after reading this. I hope it helps.
I think this is a real great article post. Fantastic. Didn’t know that alarms could stop bedwetting in teens. I purchased a Chummie Pro alarm about 2 months ago for my 14 year old boy and today he recorded his 8th straight dry night. Delighted mom…