Health Tip: When It's Time to Call the Doctor About Bedwetting

Signs there could be a medical problem

January 3, 2012 RSS Feed Print

(HealthDay News) -- Most cases of bedwetting aren't something to worry about, experts say, but occasionallythey can represent a medical problem.

The Nemours Foundation says you should call a pediatrician about bedwetting if:

It suddenly occurs after six months of dry nights.
A child wets his/her pants during the day.
Behavioral problems start suddenly at home or school.
The child needs to urinate frequently, or complains of burning or pain during urination.
The child suddenly has increased appetite or increased thirst.
Swelling suddenly develops near the ankles or feet.
Bedwetting persists after the child's seventh birthday.