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Causes of Frequent Nocturnal Urination

If you or your child over the age of five begin to experience bed-wetting, you may have a type of urinary incontinence called nocturnal incontinence. Losing control of your bladder while you sleep may cause you to be embarrassed and may wake you up afterwards, resulting in a lack of sleep. According to the Mayo Clinic and the National Library of Medicine, causes of frequent nocturnal urination include bladder disorders and certain medical conditions.

  1. Medications

    • If you take medications such as diuretics, lithium or too much vitamin D, you may have frequent nighttime urination due to over-production of urine.

    Hormones

    • Changes in hormones during pregnancy, menopause or after childbirth may weaken the sphincter that closes your bladder, resulting in frequent nocturnal urination.

    UTIs

    • Urinary tract infections (UTIs) may cause you to urinate during your sleep due to irritations to the muscles that control your bladder.

    Bladder Disease

    • Weakening or damage of your bladder from cancer, stroke, Parkinson's Disease or multiple sclerosis may cause a loss of bladder control during the night.

    Diabetes

    • Diabetes may cause urination during sleep in both children and adults, especially if the condition is not under control.

    Sexual Abuse

    • Sexual abuse may cause nocturnal urination in children and adults as a result of injuries to the urinary tract.

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