The myth behind the drug DDAVP for bedwetting treatmentFebruary 8, 2015Dr. Jacob SagieOne medical theory regarding bedwetting claims that it is caused by a deficiency of ADH (antidiuretic hormone). This hormone is…Read More
Regression to bedwetting as a result of sexual abuseJanuary 18, 2015Dr. Jacob SagieOne of the most common regression symptoms of children that have been sexually abused is diurnal and nocturnal enuresis (mainly…Read More
Is there a relationship between bedwetting and sleepwalking?January 14, 2015Dr. Jacob SagieSleepwalking (somnambulism) is a sleep disorder. The sleepwalker awakes from the stage of slow wave sleep; he is in a state of low…Read More
Food allergies as a cause for bedwettingJanuary 4, 2015Dr. Jacob SagieMany theories have been proposed to explain the causes for bedwetting. One theory, which I must say is quite marginal,…Read More
Treating bedwetting by a fluid-absorbing dietJanuary 4, 2015Dr. Jacob SagieAnother way to treat bedwetting is with foods that absorb fluid. In fact, this “treatment” is based on the oldest…Read More
Does high fluid consumption before bedtime cause bedwetting?December 23, 2014Dr. Jacob SagieMany parents restrict their bedwetting child from consuming liquid before bedtime. This restriction seems to make sense. If fluid consumption…Read More
Can a small-capacity bladder cause bedwetting?December 23, 2014Dr. Jacob SagieMany doctors believe that a small-capacity bladder causes bedwetting, but this isn’t entirely true. In fact, the answer is much…Read More
What can cause treatment with a bedwetting alarm to fail?December 18, 2014Dr. Jacob SagieThe first enuresis alarm was developed by Hobart and Willie Mowrer in 1938—76 years ago! It became one of the…Read More
Bedwetting relapse in adulthoodDecember 2, 2014Dr. Jacob SagieIt is very rare that a young person, who stopped bedwetting at childhood, will relapse during adulthood. In order to…Read More
Primary Bedwetting at adulthoodDecember 2, 2014Dr. Jacob SagieThe common belief about bedwetting is that this is an issue which only affects young children. While it is true…Read More