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A Visit to the Urologist for Bedwetting
What to Expect During Your Urologist Checkup
By Cara J. Stevens
First, prepare your child by discussing why they're going to the doctor and what to expect. "Kids feel uncomfortable about coming in," Arnhym says. "It may help to point out that the other kids who will be in the waiting room are there for the same thing."
"You should definitely discuss the fact that the doctor will be checking their private parts, and it's OK because Mom and/or Dad will be there," Dr. Cooper says. "Most kids, with a little preparation, are OK with that."
Also, talk with your child about your family's commitment to resolving the bedwetting together. "When a child who comes in has an open relationship with their parent, they tend to provide more information that can address the issue and help the child more," Arnhym says. "When bedwetting is taboo and hasn't been discussed, it's hard to find out how the child feels."
To prepare for the physical tests, keep track of your child's daily bowel and bladder habits during the day and at night. For the urine test, your child should try to fill his bladder before in order to give a sample. "Sometimes even with the best intentions and hydration preparations, the child will have to go to the bathroom just before the appointment, so be prepared that it may take a few hours to get a urine sample," Dr. Cooper says.
In advance of the visit, consider how aggressively – if at all – you want to treat the problem. "If the bedwetting doesn't pose a health risk, then it's up to the child and parent, and they should talk about it beforehand to see how they would want to treat it," Dr. Cooper says.
