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Most doctors consider a bedwetting child to be any girl older than age four and any boy over age five who wet the bed. Bedwetting generally declines with age. About 10% of all six year olds and about 3% of all 14 year olds wet the bed. In a very small number of cases, bedwetting can continue into adulthood. Bedwetting (enuresis) is considered to be PRIMARY if the child has never been dry at night or only is occasionally dry at night. SECONDARY enuresis refers to bedwetting episodes that occur after a child has been dry at night for a considerable length of time. Primary Enuresis: This is the main topic for this page and will be considered in depth. When the problem continues into the school years, appropriate intervention can usually correct the problem. This page will review the causes and treatments for Primary Enuresis. Secondary Enuresis: Children who have been dry at night for a considerable period of time may have occasional episodes of bedwetting. These are usually related to stresses in a child's life and clear up on their own. Three of the more common events likely to cause bedwetting in young children are: hospitalization, entering school and the birth of a sibling. Children can also experience stress from such family problems as divorce, parental Alcoholism, financial pressure as well as abuse and neglect. If the symptoms persist, you should consult your child's doctor because the cause may be a physical problem which may require diagnosis and treatment.