Causes Of Overflow Incontinence In Children

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Urinary overflow incontinence is a problem that affects many people, especially children. It can be defined as a condition in which an individual is unable to control the bladder. He/she may pass urine without being conscious of the act. The medical term for this problem is enuresis.

When it comes to very young children (under the age of 4), this is not considered abnormal. Till this age kids are unable to practice self-control in many aspects. But if the problem persists as the child grows older, it may be cause for concern.

This problem usually occurs when there is lack of coordination between the brain and the concerned muscles. In most cases, urinary incontinence can be corrected by psychiatric and psychological therapy. It is considered a medical condition only when it is caused due to other disorders and diseases.

This is due to the fact that this problem is more behavior oriented than medical. Therefore, doctors reserve medication till the last moment when all other remedial options have been exhausted. Also, it has been seen that male children are more likely to suffer from this problem than female children. The cause for this peculiarity is not really known.
There are two types of urinary incontinence; daytime incontinence and night incontinence. The second type is more common that the first when it comes to cases involving children.
There are many reasons responsible for the onset of urinary incontinence. Here is a list of the most common causes of this problem.

Causes Of Overflow Incontinence In Children

Lack Of Coordination Between The Bladder Muscles

The bladder and urinary system are made up of many muscles. Each has a separate function that contributes towards the outflow of urine from the body. If these muscles are not able to biologically coordinate with each other, then it can result in loss of control over effective bladder function.

Excess Production Of Urine

This is a very common reason for urinary incontinence and can usually be remedied in a simple manner. Children should not be allowed to consume too many liquids after 5 pm. They should specially avoid diuretic drinks (like aerated beverages, coffee, tea and coconut water) that flush out the kidneys.

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This will prevent the bladder from being full while going to bed at night. Children are also more prone to have incontinence if the temperature of the room is too low due to air conditioning or the weather. Ensure that they have enough sheets and blankets to cover themselves at night.

Hereditary Factors

Children whose parents suffered from incontinence have a very high chance of having this problem as well.

Habit

Some children do not really have a problem but are just too lazy to go to the washroom. Especially during the day, they may be too distracted with other activities to focus on the bladder requirements. They may realize too late that the bladder is full and are then unable to reach the washroom in time. This usually becomes a habit and should be remedied immediately with appropriate potty training by the parents.

Medical Condition

In rare cases, urinary incontinence may point towards a more serious problem. Diabetes can be a cause of frequent urination and loss of bladder control. Consult a doctor when you are unable to determine a reason for your child’s problem.

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