Symptom Checker


Bed Wetting

Children under the age of six, especially boys, frequently have trouble controlling their bladder at night.

Does any of the following describe your child?

  • He is constipated.

  • He is having burning with urination or urinating more frequently than usual.

  • ) His urine looks pink or red or has a bad smell.

  • He is having accidents during the day as well.

  • He is having stomach pains.

  • He is having weakness in his legs or any trouble walking or running.

  • He is having bad headaches.

  • He is having staring spells, or unusual movements of his hands, arms or legs, or has been making unusual noises.

  • He is always thirsty, drinking much more than other children.

  • He has lost weight, has less energy than usual, or seems ill in any way.

Yes, one or more of those describes my child.

No, none of those describe my child.


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Last updated: May 26, 2006
Reviewed By: Faculty of Harvard Medical School

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