Adult Bedwetting Could Be Caused By A More Dangerous Condition

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 go to the bathroom. There is no lack of books, training videos and websites devoted to solutions, suggestions and products designed for children who wet their beds.

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.

It is not only sickly older adults who suffer from uncontrollable bed wetting, but also younger adults and even teenagers who are healthy and active. While daytime incontinence could also be a problem with many people older people, adult bedwetting seems to affect people from all walks of life and ages.

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.

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.

Many times adults who begin wetting the bed after a period of dryness contribute to their own problems. Excessive drinking, caffeine or even drug use could all lead to adult bed wetting. Emotional distress can also lead to occasional bed wetting amongst adults who don't normally have a problem sleeping and staying dry through the night.

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.

It is estimated that over 4 million American adults suffer from bed wetting. Adult bed wetting can often be the sign of a more dangerous underlying medical condition such as bladder cancer or diabetes, so it is not something to be ignored or treated lightly.