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BedwettingWhat is bedwetting?Bedwetting, also called nocturnal enuresis, is the involuntary passage of urine (urinary incontinence) while asleep. Inherent in the definition of bedwetting is satisfactory bladder control while the person is awake. Therefore, urination while awake is a different condition and has a variety of difference causes than bedwetting. What are the types of bedwetting?There are two types of bedwetting:
What is primary bedwetting?
Primary bedwetting is viewed as a delay in maturation of the nervous system. At 5 years of age, approximately 20% of children wet the bed at least once a month, with about 5% of males and 1% of females wetting nightly. By 6 years of age, only about 10% of children are What is the basic problem in primary bedwetting?The fundamental problem for children with primary bedwetting is the inability to recognize messages of the nervous system sent by the full bladder to the sleep arousal centers of the brain while asleep. In addition, bladder capacity is often smaller in bedwetting children than in their peers. Is primary bedwetting due to emotional problems?Parents sometimes believe that their child's primary bedwetting is emotional. No medical or scientific literature exists to support this impression. How is primary bedwet...Recommended Reading Related to BedwettingWhat is sleep?There are over 20 definitions of "sleep" in several dictionaries. The first, a verb, seems most appropriate:
Physiologically, sleep is a complex process of restoration and renewal for the body. Scientists still do not have a definitive explanation for why humans have a need for sleep. We do know that sleep is not a passive process or "switching off" of body functions; sleep is believed to be important in many physiologic processes including the processing of experiences and the consolidation of memories. It is also clear that sleep is essential, not only for humans but for almost all animals. The importance of sleep is underscored by the symptoms experienced by those suffering from sleep problems. People s... Other Related Bedwetting ArticlesEmergency Contact for Augusta
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