Are Overnight Trips to the Bathroom Normal?
Are nightly bathroom runs interrupting your sleep? It might be time to show your pelvic floor and bladder some love! -Stay hydrated, smartly: Are you the type of person who forgets to drink water throughout the day then "catches up" after work? Give a conscious effort to spacing your water throughout the day so you can be done with your liquid intake by 2 hours before bedtime! -Watch your caffeine intake: Limiting coffee, tea, and other caffeinated drinks, especially in the evening, can work wonders for your bladder's peace at night. -Empty your bladder completely: Ensure you fully empty your [...]
When Should You Seek Help for Your Child’s Bedwetting?
The International Children's Continence Society (ICCS) provides guidelines for various pediatric urological conditions, including bedwetting (also known as enuresis). While specific recommendations may vary depending on the child's age and individual circumstances, the general guidelines for seeking medical help for bedwetting typically include: Age of the child: If a child is 6 years old or older and still experiencing bedwetting, it is advisable to consult a healthcare professional for an evaluation. Emotional impact: If the child is bothered by his or her bedwetting and it is causing emotional distress, embarrassment, or other psychological issues even if the child is under [...]
At What Age Should Bedwetting Be Treated?
At What Age Should Bedwetting Be Treated? The most common answer to bedwetting is wait, the child will out grow it. That may be the easiest answer but often doesn’t work. When your child is still wetting the bed or having daytime leaks at 7, 12 or into their teens, what do you do then? Dr. Steve Hodges is an Associate Professor of Pediatric Urology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. He is an expert in enuresis, encopresis, and toilet training. His article addresses his views on incontinence after the age of 4. Treat Bedwetting at age 4, [...]
Children’s Bladder Health vs School Teacher’s Schedule
Children's Bladder Health vs. School Teacher's Schedule Following is a fantastic article by Dr. Steven Hodges, MD, a pediatric urologist from Wake Forest University about the importance of good bladder health in children. Restricting bathroom breaks is not the answer! Has your child’s school implemented a scheduled bathroom break restriction? Schooling First-Grade Teachers on Children’s Bladder Health
“What’s wrong with children?” Pediatric Incontinence and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
“What's wrong with children?” Pediatric Incontinence and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction By Dawn Sandalcidi, PT, RCMT, BCB-PMD As pelvic health physical therapists we take care of people suffering from bladder and bowel incontinence and/or dysfunction as well as pre-natal/post-partum, back pain, weak core muscles and pelvic pain. I was approached over 30 years ago by a urologist to take care of his pediatric patients. My reply: “What’s wrong with children?” It’s been a whirlwind of learning since that day! Pediatric pelvic floor dysfunction is common and can have significant consequences on quality of life for the child and the family, as well as negative health consequences [...]
PARENTS: Advocate for Your Child to Use the Bathroom at School!
PARENTS: Advocate for Your Child to Use the Bathroom at School! By Dawn Sandalcidi, PT, RCMT, BCB-PMD I have been working with children who experience bowel and bladder issues for over 30 years. One of my primary concerns is that children are not allowed to use the bathroom during the school day except for scheduled times. This leads to holding patterns and decreased fluid intake throughout the day, which can lead to constipation and bladder and bowel problems! This is a crazy cycle that needs to stop! Parents need to educate themselves on normal bowel and bladder health. [...]
