Children's Health
Bed-Wetting - Exams and Tests
Any child beyond age 6 or 7 who continues to wet the bed may need to be evaluated by a doctor. The evaluation should include a urinalysis.
A medical history and a physical exam are also part of a medical evaluation of bed-wetting. If you are having your child evaluated for bed-wetting, for a week or two before your visit, keep a diary that lists when wettings occur and how much urine is released.
In some cases, further testing may be needed. Tests may include:
- A urine culture to find out if a bladder or kidney infection is present.
- Psychological testing, if emotional stress is suspected.
If a child has uncontrollable wetting both at night and in the day, other tests may need to be done.
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