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| Several specialists encourage parents to have children help change the bedding when bedwetting occurs. This is not intended as a punishment, but rather as a way to involve the child in taking care of the problem, which can help with self-esteem. Some physicians recommend that the child keep a diary to track progress. |
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If medical problems have been ruled out, you can start trying exercises and diet changes. These can be individually prescribed either as the sole treatment for bedwetting, or in conjunction with other techniques. Exercises are generally used to help stretch and condition the bladder and to help the patient become more aware of bladder control. Changes in diet are prescribed to control allergies and avoid the diuretic impact of caffeine. "Holding it in." During the daytime, your child can practice resisting the initial urge to urinate. This exercise can increase bladder size, but don't take it to extremes. Your child shouldn't have to "hold it in" for more than ten minutes, and you might want to have him or her start at two or three minutes and move up from there. Stop urinating midstream. This strengthens bladder muscles and improves control. Diet changes. Many physicians recommend reducing the child's intake of caffeine, which is found in coffee, tea, many popular soft drinks, and chocolate. Food allergies. If these have been detected, the doctor will recommend staying away from certain foods. The effect may be less "drugged" sleeping patterns and the ability to wake up when the bladder signals it's full.
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Examine exercises and changes in diet
