What are the causes of urinary incontinence in preschoolers?
By the age of 4, most children achieve urinary control. Some preschoolers experience more than just occasional accidents while they are learning, which can be caused by infection, behavior, or irregularities in the urinary system.IncontinenceUrinary incontinence is the loss of urinary control, which results in bladder leaking. It can happen in children of any age, including preschoolers.InfectionA urinary tract infection in a preschooler can trigger an overactive bladder. If the child’s bladder contracts strongly, she could experience urinary incontinence.Structural AbnormalityIf a preschooler’s bladder is small, it might not be able to keep up with the amount of urine his kidneys produce. This results in urine spilling out. Other structural problems can also result in urinary incontinence.BehavioralA preschooler who does not like to use the restroom at school or is reluctant to stop playing a game for a bathroom break could lose bladder control.TreatmentPreschoolers usually grow out o