Decreasing caffeine prevents enuresis

Nearly 30% of school-age children in the United States often have bedwetting, but only a few small changes in diet can help prevent this condition.

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Dr. Kirk Pinto, at Baylor All Saints Medical Center in Fort Worth, Texas, said children with bedwetting should avoid foods that contain caffeine, carbonates and citrus. Besides some treatments for bedwetting, small changes in the diet also deal a lot.

"With bladder problems, anything irritating is not good. Caffeine is the number one, it is very much in the soda that children often drink," Pinto said.

Chocolate is also a source of caffeine, citrus fruits and soft drinks also cause irritation.

"You should reduce that source of food and replace it with milk and water - in moderate amounts, you will help your child better . "

Red products are also a trigger. Parents should read food labels, if they contain red products, they should not be used by children.

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