Health Tip: When Bedwetting Signals Another Problem
Bedwetting affects many young children and often doesn't indicate a serious medical issue.
However, the Nemours Foundation says, if bedwetting starts all of a sudden or is accompanied by these other factors, it's time to call a pediatrician.
- Bedwetting that resumes after a child has had dry nights for at least six months.
- Sudden behavioral problems, either at home or at school.
- Complaints from your child that there's burning or pain during urination.
- An increase in the frequency of urination.
- An increase in appetite or thirst.
- Swelling of the ankles or feet.
- Bedwetting that continues at age 7 or older.
Health Tip: Help Prevent Pinkeye
Conjunctivitis, commonly called pinkeye, is a highly contagious infection.
The Nemours Foundation offers these suggestions to protect your child and help reduce pinkeye's spread:
- Teach your child to wash hands frequently, using soap and warm water.
- Tell your child to never share products such as eye makeup, washcloths, eye drops, pillowcases or towels.
- Limit exposure to allergens by keeping windows closed (when outdoor allergen levels are high) and vacuuming often.
- After you've cared for a child with pinkeye, wash your hands thoroughly, and discard anything used to clean the eyes.
- Carefully wash in very hot water, and separate from other washables, any towels or linens that the infected child used.
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