Title: Bed Wetting and Child Abuse | Healthfully
Headings: Bed Wetting and Child Abuse
Bed Wetting and Child Abuse
Types of Bed Wetting
Causes of Bed Wetting
When Stress May be the Cause
Child Abuse Statistics and Symptoms
Getting Help

Content: The main causes for primary bed wetting are physical in nature and usually involve problems with bladder capacity and muscle control. In secondary bed wetting, urinary tract infections or disease may also be the cause, but the problem could also be rooted in psychological stress. When Stress May be the Cause
The older the child, the more likely that stress is the cause of secondary bed wetting. Stress may be caused by many situations, such as the birth of a sibling, divorce, death of a family member, problems at school or child abuse. When it comes to child abuse, bed wetting is usually associated with sexual abuse. While bed wetting may be a warning sign of sexual abuse, it usually occurs in combination with other symptoms. The older the child, the more likely that stress is the cause of secondary bed wetting. When it comes to child abuse, bed wetting is usually associated with sexual abuse. Child Abuse Statistics and Symptoms
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Each year in the United States, more than 3 million cases of child abuse are reported, with sexual abuse accounting for 8 percent of cases, according to Childhelp, a leading national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping victims of child abuse and neglect. In fact, the American Academy of Pediatrics reports that studies show up to one in four girls and one in eight boys are sexually abused by age 18.