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I am a mother of 8 year old son. His bedwetting is not yet stopped. Like in a week atleast thrice he will bed wet. It has not stopped completely. Unlike my daughter who is 2.5 years of age, who has almost stopped bed wetting (once in a way she also bed wets). He has never been dry when he was young. We have tried all methods like before going to bed we make him to go toilet, we wake him up in the night for urinating, we will not give much liquid after 7 pm. But still he bed wets. I have even consulted a psychiatrist. But nothing has worked out. Kindly suggest me so that i can overcome this problem. Because of this, i am unable to send him for the relatives house during the holidays. He is a bit of shy boy.

Any suggestions so that i can make my son dry.

Regards,
Worried Mom. Kedar replied. Dear worried mom,

I think I may be able to help you on this one. My first cousin's son of 10 years also had the same problem, which is medically called as \";Primary nocturnal enuresis\";.

They consulted many a doctors and that too of various medical faculties but to no avail! Finally they were informed of a medicine by the name of desmopressin. The drug is available in India, but needs very careful monitoring. The presciption was given by a Paediatrician after a thorough evaluation.

After the drug, my nephew is under control and has not wetted.

You may too please ask your doctor (Paediatrician) for this drug.

Kedar Zingade nancy replied. Dear worried Mom,
I feel you need to keep cool, bcoz one day my husband told me he used to wet his bed upto the age of 12. Maybe your son too may take time
Regards