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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 health professional. 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.
If the bed-wetting may be caused by other conditions, further testing may be needed. These include:
- A urinalysis and urine culture to determine whether 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.
What to think about
Should I schedule a doctor visit to discuss my
child's bed-wetting?
WebMD Medical Reference from Healthwise
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