Bedwetting in Children Causes Symptoms and Remedies

अंथरुणात लघवी होणे - - - शय्यामूत्र

नमस्कार मी डॉक्टर सतीश वसंत शिंदाडकर - - - - - - आज बालकांमध्ये अंथरुणात लघवी होणे या विषयावर चर्चा करणार आहोत - - - - - - साधारणत: वयाचे दोन वर्षे पर्यंत लघवीची संवेदना न कळणं नैसर्गिक आहे  - - - - - - ज्या बालकांमध्ये दोन वर्षे वयानंतर रात्री झोपेत - - - - लघवीची संवेदना न होताच लघवी होते - - - - त्यास शय्यामूत्र असे म्हणतात

ज्या बालकांमध्ये खूप दिवस हा व्याधी राहतो - - -  त्याचे प्रमुख कारण म्हणजे - - - त्यांचे आई-वडिलांची दुर्लक्ष होय - - - - - बालकांमध्ये शय्यामूत्र हा आजार आढळणाऱ्या कारणांमध्ये प्रामुख्याने - - - - - कृमी म्हणजे जंत हे कारणीभूत असतात - - - - - तसेच रोज शौचास साफ न होणे - - - - अजीर्ण - - - - थकवा - - - रक्त कमी असणे - - - भीती वाटणे - - - -  अनुवंशिक मधुमेह - - - - ज्ञानतंतूंचे पोषण व्यवस्थित झालेले नसणे - - - - इंद्रियांचे स्नायू शैथिल्य असणे - - - - अति थंड //  गोड //  आंबट //  खारट //  कफ वाढविणारे पदार्थ नेहमी खाण्यात येणे ही कारणे शय्यामूत्र आजार वाढवितात - - - - -

या आजाराचे प्रमुख लक्षणांमध्ये - - - - - अंथरुणात नेहमी एक ते चार वेळा लघवी होणे - - -  लघवीस तीव्र वास येणे इत्यादी लक्षणे असतात - - - - - या व्याधीच्या उपचारांच्या दृष्टीने - - - अनेक पालक दुर्लक्ष करतात - - - - - -  आजाराची मूळ कारण शोधून त्यावर योग्य वैद्यकीय सल्ल्याने उपचार केल्यास रुग्ण तात्काळ बरा होऊ शकतो

थकवा किंवा कृशता म्हणजे बारीक पणा - - -  यामुळे निर्माण झालेल्या या विकारात - - - शतावरी कल्प - - - - शतावरी दूध - - - शतावरी घृत - - - च्यवनप्राश - - - -  सुवर्णमालींनी वसंत यासारख्या औषधी द्याव्यात - - - - - - या सर्व औषधी वैद्यकीय असलेल्या खेरीज घेऊ नयेत तसेच - - - - - - -   कृमी असल्यास - - - - - कृमीमुद्ग रस ,  रस कृमी कुठार रस - - - -- -  विडंगारिष्ट इत्यादी औषधी वैद्यकीय सल्ल्याने घ्याव्यात

रक्ताच्या कमतरतेमुळे हा आजार झालेला असेल तर - - - - - - रक्त वाढीसाठी चिकित्सा करावी

अनुवंशिक मधुमेह असल्यास - - - मधुमेहाची योग्य ती चिकित्सा करावी

अजीर्ण // अपचन सारख्या तक्रारी असल्यास - - - त्यांचे निवारण करावे

ज्ञानतंतू पूर्ण विकसित नसल्यास - - - - - शतावरी //  वंगभस्म // ब्राह्मी इत्यादी औषधी तज्ञांच्या मार्गदर्शनात घ्यावी

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आहार नेहमी ताजा असावा

रात्री झोपण्यापूर्वी लघवी करावी

भीती न्यूनगंड ठेवू नये

शुद्ध हवेत म्हणजे सकाळी थोडे फिरावे

मोरावळा - - - गाईचे - - - तूप - - - लोणी आहारात नेहमी असावे

अशा पद्धतीने लहान मुलांमध्ये अंथरुणात लघवी होणे - - - - -  हा आजार निश्चितच बरा करता येऊ शकतो

Bedwetting in Children Causes Symptoms and Remedies

A wet bed can worry families, but in many children it is a normal part of growing up. Bedwetting in children is called शय्यामूत्र in Marathi, and it means passing urine during sleep, usually without the child realising it.

Children below two years usually do not have full bladder control. Their nervous system, sleep cycle, and bladder signals are still developing. At this age, bedwetting is natural and should not be treated as misbehaviour.

This article is for general information only. For ongoing or severe symptoms, a paediatrician’s advice is essential.

Why bedwetting happens after two years

After the age of two, repeated bedwetting may have several causes. Some are simple, while others need medical attention.

Common causes include:

Delayed bladder control - Some children develop night-time control later than others.

Irregular toilet habits - Lack of a fixed bedtime toilet routine, rushed toilet training, or not giving enough attention to the child’s urine habits may contribute.

Worm infestation - Intestinal worms can irritate the body, disturb sleep, and sometimes increase urinary problems.

Dietary factors - Too much liquid close to bedtime, cold drinks, sugary foods, spicy food, or heavy meals at night may worsen the problem in some children.

Deep sleep or stress - Some children sleep so deeply they do not wake when the bladder is full. Emotional stress can also play a role.

Symptoms parents may notice

शय्यामूत्र is usually easy to recognise, but the pattern matters.

Signs may include:

Frequent wetting of the bed at night

Strong or unusual urine smell

Passing urine many times during the day

Urgency, where the child cannot hold urine

Itching around the anus, stomach discomfort, or poor appetite, which may suggest worms

Pain, burning during urination, fever, or cloudy urine

If there is pain, fever, blood in urine, excessive thirst, or sudden bed wetting after months of dryness, seek medical care promptly.

Treatment and supportive care

Treatment should begin with understanding, not punishment. Scolding can increase fear and make the problem worse.

Helpful steps include:

Encourage the child to pass urine before sleeping

Limit large amounts of fluid late in the evening

Treat worm infestation only with medicines prescribed by a doctor

Keep a calm record of dry and wet nights

Check for constipation, urinary infection, or diabetes if symptoms suggest it

A doctor may suggest urine tests, deworming medicine, bladder training, or other treatment depending on the child’s age and symptoms.

Diet and traditional remedies

A light, balanced dinner may help. Include warm, easy-to-digest food and avoid heavy, very spicy, or sugary foods at night.

Traditional remedies such as शतावरी and च्यवनप्राश are commonly used in some Indian households to support strength and nourishment. Use them only after checking with a doctor, especially for young children, children with allergies, or those already taking medicines.

FAQs

Is bedwetting normal in toddlers?

Yes. Children under two years usually do not have full bladder control, so bedwetting is expected.

When should bedwetting be checked by a doctor?

See a doctor if it continues frequently after toilet training, starts suddenly after a dry period, or comes with pain, fever, strong smell, or daytime urine problems.

Can worms cause bedwetting?

Worms may disturb sleep and cause irritation, which can contribute to urinary issues in some children. A doctor can confirm and prescribe safe treatment.

Should a child be punished for bedwetting?

No. Bedwetting is not deliberate. Support, routine, and medical guidance work better than shame or punishment.

Can शतावरी or च्यवनप्राश cure bedwetting?

They may support general health, but they are not a guaranteed cure. Use them only with medical advice.

Bedwetting is manageable in most children. With patience, a steady routine, diet care, and the right medical guidance, शय्यामूत्र can be handled without fear or blame.