How can a bladder diary help manage overactive bladder in children?

Donna Hill Howes, RN

Family Medicine

You can use a bladder diary for your child to identify causes of wetting accidents and frequent urination. Patterns may help your doctor adjust any food or drinks that may aggravate your child's condition, or activities that may cause stress. It might help you adjust your child's schedule to be closer to a bathroom during those times.

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