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Bed Wetting in Adults

Although many adults feel too shy to talk about bed wetting, bladder control problems affect a significant portion of the adult population. Bed wetting often occurs at very young and very old ages. The only cure for the condition is due diligence to prevent accidental urination.

  1. Identification

    • Bed wetting, medically known as nocturnal enuresis, occurs when a person unintentionally urinates during sleep, according to the National Association for Continence (NAFC).

    Significance

    • NAFC statistics show that as many as 2 percent to 3 percent of adults experience bed wetting problems at least once every six months.

    Types

    • Bed wetting can occur due to stress on the bladder or weak pelvic muscles. The bladder muscle nerves might not react in time for a person to use the toilet. Weak bladder muscles can leak urine when pressured by anything from exercise to simple laughing.

    Time Frame

    • Bed wetting often starts during childhood and continues into adulthood. Typically, a person suffering from bed wetting experiences nocturnal enuresis at least once every six months, according to the NAFC.

    Prevention/Solution

    • Solutions for bed wetting require the person to reduce fluid intake before going to sleep and increasing bladder capacity by staving off urination after drinking large amounts of fluid. Some people even set their alarms every few hours for planned urination times.

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