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Bedwetting

Bedwetting when asleep is very common in children, especially those under the age of about six or seven. It is also known as nocturnal enuresis.

Bedwetting usually resolves itself by the age of about seven or slightly later. About 1 in 7 children aged five, and 1 in 20 children aged ten wet the bed. It is more common in boys than girls.

Bedwetting can also affect children older than six or seven. With advice from your GP, parents can try various techniques to sort out the problem. It’s very important not to punish the child or make them worried about the bedwetting.

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