I recently had an eight-year-old who was referred by the paediatrician for bedwetting. He had ruled out a medical cause of the problem and recommended a psychological assessment and psychotherapy.

BED-WETTING is a common occurrence for young children who are learning to control their bladders. However, the disruption in sleep can begin to affect your child once they begin school.

Consult a medical professional for advice. Source: Focus Medica. Commonly known as Bed-wetting, is a disorder characterized by the inability to control frequent urination especially at night.

Other conditions they listed that could lead to bedwetting in adulthood are diseases of the brain and spine, such as a seizure disorder, multiple sclerosis, or Parkinson’s disease among others.