The nocturnal enuresis is the medical term that refers to involuntary leaks of pee at night, that is, when the child "wets the bed." It is a fairly frequent alteration, in fact according to the Spanish Association of Primary Care Pediatrics (AEPap) affects between 15 and 20 percent of Spanish children 5 years old.
In most cases it resolves without the need for treatment and disappears as the child grows, but sometimes a specific treatment may be necessary.
If the problem persists for months, it may have psychological and social repercussions for the child, since it tends to be ashamed about it and see it as something bad, and limits him on things like going on an excursion or sleeping at a friend's house.
To try to get parents to learn how to handle these cases, the AEPap has published the Guide on “Monosymptomatic primary nocturnal enuresis in Primary Care” which can be easily accessed through its website and the Primary Care Pediatrics Magazine. In addition it is also available in English.
This manual gives recommendations to teach children to use the potty and leave the diaper before 18 months of age, among other tips. If a good habit is acquired from the first moment, problems in the future will be avoided. The guide also gives basic notions about the treatment of bedwetting, explaining the different alternatives.
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