Is Incontinence in children acute or chronic?

Answer 1

This question is a bit too general, but anyway, temporary incontinence in young children which results in nighttime bedwetting is certainly not unusual. This condition usually takes care of itself in time as the child becomes embarrassed about it, or perhaps tires of waking up in a pool of urine.

Incontinence in older children, or prolonged (chronic) incontinence in a younger child, might be an indication of a more serious underlying condition.

If you have a child that appears to be abnormally or chronically incontinent, you should seek diagnosis and advice from a medical professional. You should not try to self-diagnose this condition.

Unfortunately, there is no fast cure for incontinence and medicines may have side effects, but managing the problem with hygiene and economy is so much easier with washable bedtime pants.