The Secret Discomfort of Nocturnal Enuresis – Adult Bed Wetting
Bed wetting is obviously quite common in developing children who are potty training and still lack the physical control and psychological cues needed to always recognize a need to urinate. There is no lack of books, training videos and websites devoted to solutions, suggestions and products designed for children who wet their beds.
People who suffer from nocturnal enuresis, or adult bed wetting, are often too embarrassed to even inform their doctor about this problem. Unfortunately, these people could be helped if only they spoke to a medical professional.
Both adult men and women can suffer from uncontrollable bed wetting and it’s often a confusing ailment to admit to a doctor. Adults who wet the bed may be awakened by their condition or sleep through it completely 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 kinds of enuresis. Some adults suffer from nocturnal enuresis their entire lives, while some only suffer at certain times or after engaging in certain behaviors.
Adults who accidentally urinate in their beds over their lifetimes are said to suffer from primary nocturnal enuresis, which is often considered the more difficult kind of enuresis 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.
Many times adults who begin wetting the bed after a period of dryness unknowingly contribute to their own problems. Excessive drinking, caffeine or even drug use could all lead to adult bed wetting. Anxiety can also lead to occasional bed wetting amongst adults who don’t normally have a problem sleeping and staying dry through the night.
Talking to your medical professional 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.
Some reports estimate that 2% – 3% of all adults suffer from nocturnal enuresis at some point. The good news is that there is lots of help for adults who wet the bed and visiting a doctor is a good first step.
No matter what type of adult bed wetting you suffer from there could be a quick and effective treatment waiting for you. Informing your doctor about your bedwetting issues could improve your life.
