My daughter bed wets at 16

My daughter at 16 years of age still bed wets. I have tried everything within my power to redress the situation but I have not succeeded. Kindly help me.

Mrs J K (by SMS)

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Bed-wetting (Nocturnal Enuresis) is a widespread and distressing condition that can have a deep impact on a child or young person’s behaviour, emotional wellbeing, and social life.  About two out of every one hundred children and young adults wet the bed at night. Possible causes of bed-wetting include; urinary tract infections, bladder problems, diabetes, or even stress. In some cases, there isn’t a physical reason for bed-wetting. It’s just a delay in the development of night time bladder control. Make sure your child goes to the bathroom before her bedtime, but also try to let her go to the bathroom again right before you go to bed.

Some doctors also suggest limiting your child’s intake of fluids a few hours before bedtime. In addition, constipation is a common cause for bladder problems.

In almost all cases, children outgrow bed-wetting while young adults like your daughter may require further medical attention.