Alternative causes for bedwetting

DEAR DR. GOTT: In a recent article about a 12-year-old boy wetting the bed, you addressed the physical reasons but failed to pick up on other issues. Although you did mention sexual abuse, you did not take into consideration that this young boy could be a victim of bullying or harassment at school, in the neighborhood or other outlying scenarios.

If the parents are not aware of such circumstances, the boy may be afraid to mention the situation, thus keeping his feelings in until they manifest themselves in the bedwetting problem.
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