Archives for October 2007

Desmopressin is an antiduretic hormone that when given at night is supposed to decrease urine production while the child sleeps. Understandably, children who make less urine at night are less likely to wet. It is a relatively safe medication with few significant side effects. Few children have developed severe electrolyte problems (examples = sodium and potassium ) when taking … [Read more...] about Bedwetting medication: Desmopressin (DDAVP)

Medications have been used for years to correct bedwetting. Unfortunately, there have not been any new medications introduced for over ten years and the ones currently available provide mixed results.   There are three common medications used and each has a separate mechanism of action. They are relatively safe, but their results have been discouraging. Desmopressin … [Read more...] about Bedwetting treatments: Medication

Bedwetting alarms are the most successful of all conventional and commonly used bedwetting treatments. The success rates are, however, dependent on several factors.   Tips for using a Bedwetting Alarm Get your child to be excited or willing to use it Make it an every night routine Do not skip nights or just use it in special cases Make sure you (parent) can hear … [Read more...] about Tips for using a bedwetting alarm

Bed alarms that detect nighttime wetting have been available for many years. Bedwetting alarms make noise, light or vibrate when exposed to wetness (urine). When the child wets, a sound is usually made in hopes to wake the child before the bladder has completely emptied. What usually happens is the child wets and the alarm sounds. The child (usually the parent) then awakens and … [Read more...] about Bedwetting treatments: Bedwetting alarms