Tuesday 8 September 2015

Home Remedies for Stopping Bedwetting

Wetting the bed can be an embarrassing issue among kids, but it's actually very common.Bedwetting can damage the child's self-image and confidence. The best way to prevent this is to be supportive. Parents should reassure the child that bedwetting is a common problem that has a strong genetic component and that they are confident that the child will overcome the problem.




Causes
  • Comparatively smaller bladder
  • Imbalance of hormones
  • Stress
  • Infection of urinary tract
  • Acute constipation
  • Excessive production of urine

Home Remedies for Bedwetting
1. Cinnamon : Cinnamon powder is one of the most effective ways that can make your child stop wetting the bed at night. Make your child chew cinnamon bark once in a day

2. Indian Gooseberries : Indian gooseberries, popularly known as amla, are extremely helpful in treating the problem of bedwetting in your child. Crush gooseberries and pour some honey over them and sprinkle a pinch of turmeric. Serve it in breakfast to your child.

3. Olive Oil :  Heat some olive oil and gently rub it on the lower abdomen of your child, massaging gently over and around the lower abdomen. The heating effect will restrain the urination by your child in bed, during the night.

4. Walnuts and Raisins : Children enjoy eating dry fruits and nuts as a snack. Give a handful of walnuts and raisins to your child before he/she is heading to sleep and continue to do so for a few months.

5. Honey :  Give a tablespoon of honey to your child, every night. You can even put a tablespoon of honey in his/her glass of milk, instead of sugar, to cure the ailment.

6. Banana : Feed your kid 2-3 bananas, each day. It will help you to treat the problem of bedwetting in your child.



Tips to Prevent Bedwetting

The below given preventive measures will help your child to stop wetting the bed.
  • Avoid giving fluid to your child during the night, especially before bedtime.
  • Make it a habit of your child to go to the bathroom before sleeping.
  • Reward your child or appreciate him/her with something for being dry whole night.
  • Ask your kid after an interval of time if he/she wants to go to the bathroom for passing the urine.
  • Make sure the child has easy access to the toilet.
  • Monitor your child’s bowel movements. Constipation can interfere with the complete and efficient emptying of the bladder.

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