Bed wetting means urinating in bed at night unknowingly. Few children gain control over the bladder at the age of 3-4 years and stop urination in bed. But, for few this mechanism is weak, and they pass urine in bed. For few it continues till 15-20 years and creates embarrassing situation in teenagers.
Cause:
- Physical factors like, shyness, fear, conflicts between parents, problems in school, feel insecure.
- Emotional factors can also cause bedwetting.
- Infection in the urinary system.
- Structural defect in the tract.
- Thread worms in the stool
Home remedies:
- Mix sarso powder(sarshapa) in a cup of milk and give at night before going to bed.
- A teaspoon of honey should be given before going to bed.
Ayurvedic treatments:
Below medicines are recommended by Ayurveda practitioners to treat Bedwetting. Although most of the ayurvedic medicines are safe, we highly recommend taking advise from a qualified practitioner before trying below mentioned medicines.
- 1-2 tablets of Neo can be given twice a day for 2-3 months.
- ½ tablet of Chandraprabha vati can be given twice a day.
- ½ tablet of Shilajitvadi vati can be given with some warm milk.
Do’s and Don’ts:
- Go for evening walks.
- No oral liquids should be taken after 4pm.
- Urinate before going to bed.
- Spicy and fried food items should be not given as these cause gas.
- Do not scold the children before going to bed.