Medical History?

Question

What is in my medical history? I used to wet the bed and went to a specialist will that be in my medical history or is that only what my pediatrichians records.

Answer 1

Bedwetting is usually a childhood disorder. However, it's possible to have this bedwetting problem as late as in your teens. And it's a natural occurrence related to bad dreams or nightmares.in adulthood. In the elderly, it's one of poor bladder control.


If you have this problem; it's a good idea to investigate the cause. There are several ways to avoid this. Avoid drinking lots of fluids close to bedtime. Avoid drinking coffee, soda as the caffeine would cause diuresis. Drink alcohol in moderation. Alcohol is a diuretic and thus would result in disrupted sleep due to frequent bathroom visits.


Bedwetting At A Glance

Bedwetting is also called nocturnal enuresis.
There are 2 types of bedwetting: primary and secondary.
Primary bedwetting is bedwetting since infancy.
Primary bedwetting is due to a delay in the maturing of the nervous system.
Primary bedwetting is an inability to recognize messages sent by the bladder to the sleeping brain.
The "cure" for primary bedwetting is "tincture (or passage) of time."
An excellent book on bedwetting is recommended.
Secondary bedwetting is wetting after being dry for at least 6 months.
Secondary bedwetting is due to urine infections, diabetes, and other medical conditions.
All bedwetting is manageable

If you do have a persistent problem and this information is relevant to your problem;(e.g. bladder or kidney malfunctioning; or neurologic disorders of the spinal cord must be considered among the causes of secondary bedwetting)-.make sure you let the doctor be aware. All information relevant to your medical history whether from your pediatrician or internist are all covered under the confidentiality clause.


In the medical world of today, both primary and secondary bedwetting should be a manageable condition with a reasonable goal of successfully eliminating both parental and patient anxiety, frustration and embarrassment.


Besides, in these day and age; who's going to go back that far to check from your Pediatrician or specialist for such irrelevant issues. What you divulge is all that count!

Answer 2

everything you go to a dr for is in your medical history or records if you see a dr for that then that should be there.. dont worry about something like that anyway.. it happens to kids all the time and you will out grow it. most the time if your dr sends you to another dr then that dr will send your regular dr what hes done and what happened on your visit. good luck