7 yr. old pants wetting

My 7 yr old wets still wets the bed some nights and wets her pants during the day. It seems I have tried everything except spanking which I am wanting to resort to because I am so frustrated by this. I have 2 other children one older and 1 younger who have no trouble with this. It is very embarrasing to me when we go out in public and she wets her pants but it doesn't seem to bother her.  I am also afraid she will start getting picked on.
Help!


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[LRM1021]

I think you should talk to her pediatrician about this. If she is wetting at night and during the day there very well could be a medical condition causing this.

[musicmama]

The less stressful the situation is, the less anxiety she will feel, making things worse.  Definately take her to the doctor.  She could have a real kidney problem.  In the meantime, does she get plenty of water?  (Cranberry juice is good for the kidneys too.)  Also, I would keep a change of clothes with her wherever she goes, so she can keep her dignity if she has an accident.  I honestly believe punishment is the wrong way to go.