Adults Who Wet the Bed Do Not Need To Suffer
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 involuntarily wet themselves during sleep often feel embarrassed and afraid to mention their problem to anyone, even their own doctor. This is an unfortunate mistake.
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.
Not all adults have the same types of bed wetting problems. Some adults have grown up wetting the bed all their lives, while some adults later develop a bed wetting problem after having years of no problems at all.
Adults who wet their beds over their lifetimes are said to suffer from primary nocturnal enuresis, which is often consider the more difficult type of adult bed wetting to treat. It often leads to psychological problems and low-self esteem.
SNE (secondary nocturnal enuresis) is defined as bed wetting which begins as teen or adult often years of not having any such bed wetting problems. Secondary nocturnal enuresis is sometimes referred to as adult onset enuresis.
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.
Talking to your doctor about your bed wetting issues is one way ensure your health. Treatment could be as simple as a few behavioral changes, or you could undergo tests for a more serious condition.
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!
