Bedwetting can be incredibly stressful for the whole family, not just the person who wets at night. Bedwetting if not handled correctly can make children and teenagers feel helpless and and hopeless so it is important that we provide your sister with as much support as possible, although this does not include you having to change her pants. Your parents need to encourage your sister to be more independent and take responsibility for her own DryNites when wet. Unfortunately the causes of bedwetting are not very well understood, however we do know that it happens while individuals are asleep so they have very little control over what is happening and therefore cannot stop themselves no matter how much they would like to. If your sister has not already done so, I would strongly recommend that she see a doctor who can discuss ways to help her to become dry.

Regards,
Dr Cathrine

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