Adult Bedwetting Could Be Caused By A More Dangerous Condition
Though it's often not widely reported, some adults wet their bed unintentionally throughout their lives and are too scared or ashamed to even tell their doctors. Bed wetting, usually associated with children, could be a sign of a more serious condition in adults.
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.
Adult bed wetting, or adult nocturnal enuresis, is a condition which affects many men and women of all ages and from all economic classes. Strictly speaking adult bed wetting occurs when a mature person cannot control his or her bladder overnight and ends up urinating in the bed. This loss of bladder control in bed may or may not actually wake the person from sleep.
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 accidentally urinate in their beds over their lifetimes are said to suffer from primary nocturnal enuresis, which is often considered the more difficult type of adult bed wetting to treat. It often leads to psychological issues 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 unintentionally contribute to their own problems. Excessive drinking, caffeine or even drug use could all lead to adult bed wetting. Stress 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.