No matter how much their mothers consoled themselves with the fact that their little man had once again wet his bed because he froze, saw a terrible dream or just fell into a deep sleep, but the problem is obvious if the child is already four years old, and embarrassments occur more often, than once every three weeks. Do not try to find out for yourself the reasons for the appearance of enuresis in boys, because the search for questionable treatment can lead you to a dead end. Here you need the help of a pediatrician, neurologist, gynecologist and urologist.
Children older than six years are assigned a urological examination, which may include uroflowmetry, which allows assessing the functions of the bladder, cystography, that is, radiography with contrasting bladder filling, and ultrasound of the kidneys. In rare cases, the child is prescribed cystoscopy.
Treatment of enuresis
Today, more than three hundred methods are used for treating day and night enuresis in boys. Doctors can offer parents a child and physiotherapy, and special therapeutic diets, and hypnosis, and medicines, and even acupuncture courses. However, all these methods can give a positive result only after revealing the cause of enuresis and careful examination of the child. If "sparing" methods are powerless, resort to medications. Basically, the course of treatment includes the intake of hormones responsible for the regulation and secretion of fluid, stimulants that have an effect on the overall tone of the bladder and other smooth muscle formations, antidepressants, caffeine and adrenomimetics. If the treatment scheme is designed correctly, then in a relatively short time about a third of boys with enuresis forget about this delicate problem, while in others the disease is significantly weakened.
It is not necessary in the treatment of enuresis in boys to neglect folk and non-medicinal methods. Phytotherapy, which is based on the use of therapeutic sedative herbs, shows good results. Broths of peppermint, motherwort and valerian will not exactly damage. It will not be superfluous to have coniferous baths, morning contrasting showers
.From incontinence helps and psychotherapy. Of course, the ability to communicate with dolphins is not for all children who suffer from enuresis, but it is not possible to find a psychologist in labor even in the smallest town. The specialist will help to find an approach to the problem of the boy, will prepare him for the fight against this disease. Sometimes hypnosuggestive therapy, Ericksonian and classical hypnosis help.
Family aspect
Very important for the successful fight against urinary incontinence is the microclimate in the family where the baby is growing. If the child is forced to face problems at home, in the courtyard or at school, then the treatment of enuresis can be delayed. In addition, the cured primary enuresis in the boy may return in the form of a secondary one, if he often experiences stress.
Parents should understand that a boy suffering from urinary incontinence needs their support. It should be explained to him that he did not face such a problem alone - there are many such children. Punishing a wet bed is forbidden! A child is not to blame for this, he
Forget about using diapers for boys over three to four years old. An exception is a trip in the car or a long stay in a public place. It's better to wear a diaper than wet pants and a sense of shame in the child, to whom everyone will stare. In addition, limit the drink at night, and before going to bed going to the toilet is mandatory! Observe the mode of the day, no active games and horror stories before going to bed. If the child has a fear of darkness , take care of the nightlight.
And finally. If you wake the child at night to go to the toilet, wait for him to fully awake, so as not to fix the mechanism of enuresis.