Should I be concerned about my 10 year old bipolar son wetting himself during the day?
My 10 year old son has bipolar disorder amongst other problems. Recently he has started wetting himself during the day. Should I be concerned? He sees his doctor on Monday and I would like them to do bloodwork. He is very phobic of needles and the labs have little patience for him so I try not to request anything unnecesary. People around us are saying he is lazy but I am finding that hard to beleive. He has always had a problem with this at night but not during the day since he was about 3.
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that is definitely a development. yes, you should be concerned. regression, going back to behavior that should be expected at a younger age, has always some ramifications especially if he is suffering from bipolar disorder. if its not physical, by all means i suggest you contact your mental health provider.
no its cool bro
Yes, lock him in a small cage and that way if he wets himself he has to sit in it until you get time to clean him. Eventually he will learn to ask to go to the bathroom and you can let him out of the cage.
Yes, you should discuss this with the doctor. In the meantime, there are underpants that he can wear (like depends, but not depends) to absorb the urine. They are made for incontinence.
My brother (age 12) is bipolar and the medications that he is on make it difficult for him to control his bladdar. If your son is on medications as well, the doctor can change it to something not as harsh for him. Now, if he’s not on medication it is something to worry about. But if he is, it’s normal and the doctor can find an alternative medication for him.
GL