Bed Wetting Treatment Celina – Chiropractor

Celina Bedwetting Solutions: Expert chiropractor offers help for kids

Bedwetting, also known as nocturnal enuresis, is common in childhood and most children will grow out of it as they age. But what if they don’t grow out of it? Where should you go and who should you see to help your child get it fixed?

What causes bedwetting in Celina?

In the majority of young children who experience bedwetting, there are two reasons why your child is wetting the bed.

1. The brain is not signaling to awaken when the bladder is full, and, at times, doesn’t even signal the child to wake up when wet. Frequently, these kids are extremely heavy sleepers. Kids may also produce more urine than expected at night (which is called nocturnal polyuria) or have small bladder capacity (with frequent small urinations throughout the day and night), which may increase their risk for bedwetting.

2. The bladder is controlled by nerves from the low back and pelvis areas. If those nerves are irritated or stressed, bladder control can be an issue. Adjustments of the low back and pelvis have been seen to fix bed wetting!

 

What are other causes of bedwetting in Celina?

1. Constipation, which, if appropriately treated, can alleviate the problem. Constipation causes bedwetting because a large amount of stool may actually push up against the bladder and prevent the bladder from expanding all the way. Our Celina Chiropractor, Dr. Dillan, has help a lot of people that struggle with constipation. He’ll walk you through the treatment options at your visit!
2. Urinary tract infections
3. Genetic predisposition. If one parent experienced problems with nocturnal enuresis, on average, half of their children also will. If both parents did, then three-quarters of their children will. Not to worry, if there is stress and dysfunction in the low back and pelvis, we will be able to help.
4. Sleep disorders like obstructive sleep apnea. It is estimated that 30% of kids with sleep apnea will also have nocturnal enuresis. A child with symptoms of sleep apnea may snore at night, have periods where they seem like they pause breathing or be excessively sleepy during the day – although some kids may exhibit more hyperactivity. Sleep apnea can be diagnosed with a sleep study (these are frequently performed by pulmonologists). If a child is found to have sleep apnea, the most common treatment is removing the tonsils and adenoids (tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy). This allows for a more open airway at night and resolves the apnea. One study from 2016 looked at kids with bedwetting before and after tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy were performed for obstructive sleep apnea. After the surgery, 76% showed complete resolution of bedwetting, however the studies have been mixed on this.
5. There are other more serious conditions including diabetes, spinal cord issues that prevent a normal functioning bladder, and metabolic issues. While these are extremely rare, they should be considered in older kids with persistent enuresis that does not respond to typical treatment.

How can your Celina Chiropractor help with bedwetting kids?

When you visit your chiropractor with a bedwetting concern, they may ask you questions like how long has it been going on? What time does it occur most nights? How much fluid and what types of fluid does your child drink in a day? Has your child had any previous “dry” periods? How often do they stool and what is it like? Do they ever have continence issues during the day?

Our Celina chiropractor will perform a spinal exam to see if there is stress and dysfunction in the low back and pelvis. If Dr. Dillan finds stress and dysfunction, he’ll create a plan to help your child overcome the constant bedwetting.

You may be asked to keep a diary documenting all elimination (stools, day and night-time urination), fluids consumed, or even at times the volume of urine to help pinpoint the problem.

If our Chiropractor doesn’t find a medical problem, how can parents help stop bedwetting?

Well, the first criteria is that the child is motivated for it to stop. If the child is not bothered by the bedwetting, each of these proven methods is much less likely to work:

1. Limit their nighttime fluid intake. A good rule of thumb is for the child to consume two-thirds of their fluid goal before the end of the school day and then one-third of the fluid after school with no more drinking in the last one to two hours before bed.
2. Have a stable bedtime routine. Going pee before bed and first thing upon awakening should always be encouraged.
3. Consider stopping pull ups or diapers at night once they are reliably potty trained during the day. For some kids, these may be used as a crutch and could continue to trick their brains into thinking they don’t have to wake up to urinate.

Is your child struggling with bedwetting? We want to help build their confidence and yours in them! Call our Celina Chiropractic Clinic to get in today! (972) 357-1009