Bedwetting

Did you know that bedwetting runs in families! If one parent was a bedwetter then you have a 40% chance, if two parents were bedwetters then you have 70% more chance of being a bedwetter!

Bedwetting isn’t your fault. You don’t mean to wet the bed.

Reasons for bedwetting

• Bladder does not stretch enough to hold the wee at nighttime
• Your kidneys (where the wee is made) carry on producing too much wee at nighttime
• You don’t wake up when your bladder sends a signal that it is full
• What can also cause bedwetting:-
• Constipation
• A urine(wee) infection
• Type 1 diabetes

What can help bedwetting

• Go to your GP if you think you might be constipated, have a urine infection, or you are suspected of having type 1 diabetes
• Drink plenty of water, aim to drink 8 full glasses per day spread out through the day. Have your last drink 1 hour before bedtime
• Avoid drinking fizzy drinks, caffeine based drinks and black currant juice as these can make bedwetting worse
• Go to the toilet regularly through the day. Go to the toilet just before you go to sleep and squeeze every last drop of wee out.
• Be positive and try not to worry too much
• Seek support and advice around treatments from your School Nurse.

You might need to see your GP who can make a referral to see the School Nurse in a clinic.