Types of bedwetting

There are two main types of bedwetting; these are primary or secondary bedwetting. Children who suffer form primary bedwetting typically have not had any lengthy periods of dryness without the aid of medical treatments such as Desmpressin Acetate. This means a child has not been dry for a month or more without medical intervention such as a nasal spray. Primary bedwetting is the most common of the types of bedwetting in children and covers about 90% of cases.

Secondary bedwetting is less common out of the two types of bedwetting and covers around 10% of cases at the most. Secondary bedwetting is when a child has an extended dry period for several months and then resumes bedwetting. This can be attributed to a variety of causes including diabetes, a urinary tract infection or abnormalities. It is in these cases that you should ensure you visit the doctor as soon as possible to rule out any medical condition. It is worth noting that some children who have taken a treatment for their bedwetting problem will resume once the treatment is ended and so resuming after a period of dryness whilst using medication is not inherently considered secondary bedwetting although it is possible this could be the secondary of the types of bedwetting.

In all types of bedwetting you should consult your doctor to rule out any medical condition that could be causing the bedwetting incidents. Although it is much more likely that a child suffering from primary bedwetting will grow out of the condition with time it is always better to be safe than sorry.