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Child Behavior (Expert Forum)
8-Year old wets pants regularly
Answered by
Kevin Kennedy, Ph.D. - Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, Family Therapy, Crisis Intervention
Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates
This forum is for questions and support regarding child behavior issues such: Child Discipline (behavior management), Normal Child Development, Parent-Child Communications, Social Development
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Kennedy, Ph.D., Sep 21, 2001 12:00AM
, Sep 21, 2001 12:00AM
Daytime enuresis at the age of 8 is something to worry about. Is she also wetting during the night, or only during the day? Be sure to have her examined medically, because you'll want to rule out any underlying medical problem, particularly recurrent or intransigent bladder infections or other problems with the genitourinary system. If she'sOK medically, have her use the toilet on a schedule, and establish a reward system to help her be motivated to stay dry.
