CHILDREN'S HEALTH

Bladder Problems

Childhood bladder problems are common.  Symptoms may include daytime wetting, night time wetting, urinary frequency (going to the toilet too often), urinary urgency (rushing to the toilet, feeling ‘busting’), difficulties initiating or maintaining good urine flow during voiding (wee’ing), feeling of incomplete bladder emptying, urinary tract infections and pelvic/bladder pain.

Childhood bladder problems can persist into adolescence and adulthood. A wait and see approach is discouraged as this is rarely successful. Children with bladder and bowel problems have much higher rates of emotional distress and decreased quality of life when compared to their peers.

If you have concerns about your child’s bladder problems, please contact us.

CHILDREN'S HEALTH

Bladder Problems

Childhood bladder problems are common.  Symptoms may include daytime wetting, night time wetting, urinary frequency (going to the toilet too often), urinary urgency (rushing to the toilet, feeling ‘busting’), difficulties initiating or maintaining good urine flow during voiding (wee’ing), feeling of incomplete bladder emptying, urinary tract infections and pelvic/bladder pain.

Childhood bladder problems can persist into adolescence and adulthood. A wait and see approach is discouraged as this is rarely successful. Children with bladder and bowel problems have much higher rates of emotional distress and decreased quality of life when compared to their peers.

If you have concerns about your child’s bladder problems,please contact us.

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Some common questions about bladder problems in children

  • Is your child always in a rush to pass urine?
  • Does your child seem to toilet more than other children?
  • Do you feel your child often postpones going to the toilet?
  • Does your child have wet undies/clothes during the day?
  • Does your child complain of difficulty passing urine?
  • Does your child suffer from regular urinary tract infections?
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Download our fact sheet on bladder problems in children

We are here to help your child on the pathway to bladder and bowel control and work with your family to make this journey as smooth as possible. Our physiotherapists enjoy working with children, our sessions are informative and fun. We use a family centred approach in our care and are here to listen to you and your child.

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