Adult Bed Wetting Could Be Caused By A More Serious Condition
When we think of people wetting the bed we usually visualize small children learning to use the bathroom or much older people who are unable to control themselves. There are, however, a good number of otherwise healthy adults who suffer with this condition.
Adults who urinate while asleep sometimes have dangerous underlying conditions which could be cured or treated if they spoke with a doctor. By delaying treatment many of their conditions will only worsen overtime.
Both adult men and women can suffer from uncontrollable bed wetting and it’s often a confusing and painful ailment to admit to a doctor. Adults who wet the bed may be awaken by their condition or sleep through it entirely and only learn of their problems when they awaken.
Adults who suffer from bed wetting issues are usually said to suffer from one of two different types of adult bed wetting. Some adults suffer from nocturnal enuresis their entire lives, while some only suffer at certain times or after engaging in certain behaviors.
Physical ailments could be the root cause of bed wetting in adults who have suffered from nocturnal enuresis all their lives. These people are said to be suffering from primary nocturnal enuresis and it can be difficult to treat in some cases.
Adult onset enuresis, or secondary nocturnal enuresis, is a type of bed wetting which adults are said to suffer from when they develop their habits later in life and have not spent their entire lives suffering.
The causes of adult bed wetting are numerous, from physical abnormalities, to undiagnosed internal injuries, to bladder cancer to over anxiety and emotional stress. Certain medications may also cause adults to wet their beds when they never had issues before. Even excessive alcohol and caffeine can affect the chances of an adult urinating in his or her sleep, especially as one gets older.
If you suffer from adult bed wetting or have concerns about someone who does, visiting a urologist or qualified physician is probably your best option.
Adult bed wetting is a serious condition which could be the first sign of a serious health problem. Bladder cancer, diabetes or an unknown internal injury are all different causes of adult bed wetting in some cases. When in doubt, see a doctor!
