When we think of people wetting the bed we usually think of small children learning to use the bathroom or much older people who are unable to control themselves. There are, however, a good number of generally healthy adults who suffer with this condition.
People who suffer from nocturnal enuresis, or adult bed wetting, are often too ashamed to even tell 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 psychologically painful ailment to admit to a doctor. Adults who wet the bed may be awakened by their condition or sleep through it entirely and only learn of their problems when they awaken.
Not all adults have the same kinds 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.
PNE (primary nocturnal enuresis) sufferers are people who have had bed wetting issues throughout most of their mature life. These times of bed wetting may vary from frequent to infrequent but have plagued the person over a number of years beyond early childhood. Primary nocturnal enuresis often, but not always, leads the individual to suffer from psychological and self-esteem issues if not treated by a medical professional. Sometimes physical maladies are the root cause for bed wetting in adults who have been suffering from it all their lives.
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 nocturnal enuresis in adults are numerous, from physical abnormalities, to undiagnosed bodily injuries, to bladder disease to anxiety and emotional stress. Certain medical treatments 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 wetting the bed in his or her sleep, especially as one gets older.
Depending on the underlying cause, there are many different medical treatments available. A qualified medical professional or urologist should be able to help you determine the causes of your bed wetting issues. The treatment is almost always determined by the cause and the solution could be as easy as some simple behavior modifications and exercises or you may need special medication or even surgery in rare cases.
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!
No matter what type of adult bedwetting you suffer from there could be a quick and effective treatment waiting for you. Telling your doctor about your bedwetting issues could improve your life.
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