Hi there,
My 5 year old daughter has started wetting the bed again frequently over the past year or so. She has to pee constantly (sometimes, every 20-30 min), which I know goes hand in hand with drinking a lot, but it doesn't seem to correlate. On top of that, she wets the bed. I have tried cutting her off in the evening, and having her go before bed, but it just doesn't work. I am worried that maybe she has something going on more than just an accident here and there. She has a few other issues and I don't know if they go together, for instance she gets bad leg pains. to where she can't walk or play, tires very easy and still needs naps, and of course has always gotten sick easy. With my health issues, I worry about my girls and want to be proactive so they can be healthy and happy! Thanks for your input!
Thank you for your thoughts! She is due for a physical so I will call and see if we can get in sooner for this. I will let you all know, my poor baby is always so exhausted....
If she's drinking constantly and peeing constantly, I would contact the doctor. Don't want to alarm you but a diabetes test may be in order. Good luck
Go to the doctor as soon as possible to get her tested for Type 1 diabetes. Some cases of Type 1 diabetes can go undiagnosed for a year or so, but usually the person is very, very, very sick when they finally get to a doctor. Please try to take your daughter in today or tomorrow to get a professional diagnoses.
You can also ask about Diabetes Insipidus, which mimicks the symptoms of diabetes but is actually a condition which inhibits the kidneys ability to conserve water.
The leg pains are very uncommon for a child with Type 1 diabetes, so tell the doctor about that too. Diabetic neuropathy is not usually an issue in children with diabetes, as the culprit is considered to be high blood glucose over a period of a few years. Your daughter may be experiencing growing pains.
My daughter and my son both have Type 1 diabetes. I will be praying that your daughter doesn't have it and that it's an issue that your doctor can quickly solve.
Test her blood sugar immediately. Today. Go to an urgent care center or ER or just go get a testing kit at a drugstore, you don't need a prescription. Normal blood sugar is between 80 and 120, anything much over 150 should call the doc, over 200 should see an urgent care or ER, over 300 go directly to ER would be my guidelines. Do not mess around with a possibility of Type I. I also agree that you should talk to the doc about diabetes insipidus if she does not have diabetes mellitus. My DH has Type I, I am always watching my sons for signs, have even given them a poke a few times just to set my mind at ease :) A good friend in law school had diabetes insipidus, she constantly had to pee, even had to get a note for her professors so they wouldn't give her a hard time for leaving the room so often.
Frequent urination and constant thirst always makes me think diabetes. Speak with your doctor.
good luck to you and yours,
F. B.
I'd call your Ped's office today and ask for an appt. I also suspect diabetes.
First thought is to check for diabetes. Second thought is to not sweat the bedwetting. She may just not be mature enough bladder/urethra wise. plastic/rubber sheets are your friend!
I would take her to a pediatrician and go over all of it with her dr.
Has she had blood work done recently? when was her last physical, have you mentioned all this to the Dr.? I would want to rule out diabetes
Absolutely check with doc to be sure nothing going on.
I do want to ask. Do you know is she actually urinating every time she goes to the bathroom? Or is she just worried she will have to go and so running to the bathroom.
Have you talked to her pediatrician about it? Some of the symptoms sound like they could be associated with type 1 diabetes (mainly the excessive thirst and bed wetting). I would get her evaluated ASAP. The sooner you catch it, the sooner you can treat it.
good luck.
It might be nothing but thirst and excessive peeing are diabetes symptoms.
Have the doctor check her out.
If it's nothing at least you'll know.
And if it's something, you'll be able to treat it early.
Drinking a lot because of thirst and tiredness are two symptoms of diabetes. Losing weight is as well, have you noticed that?
Along with the bedwetting starting up again I would make sure to get her in to see her pediatrician ASAP to find out what is going on.
Best wishes!
Yes, please check with her pediatrician - excessive thirst and urination can be a sign of diabetes, as well as other conditions, and it could be related to the fatigue too. If she is diabetic, I am wondering if the leg pains could be diabetic neuropathy.
I don't know what your other responses were, but definitely sounds serious. I'm so glad you're taking her to the doctor soon. When I was reading your symptoms, I got worried that your daughter might have Type 1 diabetes. I'm no doctor or nurse, but that was the first thought that popped into my mind. I hope she is ok!
I'd have her examined.
I"m not comparing pets and kids, but when cats, e.g., drink a lot, and pee a lot, it's usually an indication of a bladder infection. Can't answer about the sore legs. So it's enough symptoms to warrant a visit to a health professional. Or a doctor. Whichever side of the spectrum you choose (conventional or alternative)
