I am 14 years old and am not special needs. I've been to my doctor and he says i may grow out of it. That was 3 months ago and I still wet myself everyday and night. Is there anything else i can do?
Hi Jake – this must be incredibly frustrating for you. Any type of daytime incontinence at your age should certainly be investigated further. There are many possible medical and psychological causes of daytime wetting. The more support and guidance you receive at this time, the better you will feel in the long-term. If there has been an increase in your daytime incontinence then your parents should ask to be referred to a pediatrician who specializes in this area. In the meantime you can try and minimize your daytime wetting by making sure you set regular toilet times throughout the day, make sure you go to the toilet as soon as you feel the urge to go and avoid drinks or food high in caffeine as this will put additional pressure on your bladder.
Regards,
Dr Cathrine
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