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Daytime enuresis, medically termed diurnal enuresis or daytime accidental wetting, refers to involuntary wetting that occurs during the daytime rather than at night.¹ Daytime enuresis is not as common as nocturnal enuresis (bed wetting), and most instances of daytime wetting occur in younger children, over the age of four, who have been toilet trained.¹ Typically, daytime wetting can a normal part of physical development as children are engrossed in play and forget to use the bathroom or possibly a medical condition best evaluated by a doctor.

Fast Facts:

• Children who have daytime wetting are more likely to empty the bladder less frequently throughout the day (two or three times compared with five or seven times a day) and try to hold their urine in longer.¹
• Daytime wetting can be a symptom of a medical condition such as a bladder or kidney infection.¹
• Emotional stress, such as the arrival of a new sibling and starting school, or problems with the urinary system may also contribute to daytime enuresis.¹
• Encourage your child to go to the bathroom when the urge is felt, at least every two to three hours (timed voiding), and also when you notice signs (squirming, squatting and squeezing legs together) that he/she is holding the urine too long (dysfunctional voiding).^{1 2}
• If you suspect that a medical condition may be the cause of your child's daytime wetting, it is best to consult with a qualified medical professional for an evaluation and treatment recommendations.¹

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