Bedwetting In Kids? Watch Out For Vitamin Deficiencies, Researchers Say

Children with primary nocturnal enuresis may be more likely to have vitamin D insufficiency and deficiency, and a deficiency in vitamin B12. (Credit: Image by katemangostar on Freepik)

Bedwetting, or nocturnal enuresis, is a common challenge for many families, but it may have more implications than just nighttime frustrations. A recent study suggests that children who struggle with bedwetting could be experiencing underlying vitamin deficiencies.

A child is considered to have primary nocturnal enuresis when they involuntarily urinate during the night, despite having reached the age at which bladder control is usually expected. It could be due to several reasons including small bladder size, abnormal sleep patterns, increased urine production at night, and delayed development of the central nervous system. Other factors such as stress, anxiety, and family history may increase the risk.