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Bedwetting is a common health condition and symptom of certain other conditions that people normally associate with children. It happens to most smaller children for at least a few years, although it can continue in older children and sometimes even resurface in adulthood. It\u2019s considered a rarer condition in adults, and statistics say that it only happens to about 2 to 3% of the adult population \u2013 although the number is estimated to be far higher because most cases are never reported or diagnosed because it can be an embarrassing symptom.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If bedwetting occurs as an adult, it\u2019s likely that it\u2019s a symptom of something much more serious that needs to be diagnosed and addressed. There\u2019s no reason to be embarrassed about when it comes to experiencing medical issues: Always report it to your doctor.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are 8 of the most common causes of bedwetting in adults that can help to treat the condition.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Stress Disorders<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Stress disorders are extremely common, and a large chunk of the population suffers some type of chronic stress disorder that they might not even know about \u2013 this can lead to symptoms like depression and panic attacks, though the conditions are easy to treat. It can take just a few tests and the right medication to turn the stress <\/a>disorder around into something that can be lived with easier. If you suspect you might have a stress disorder of any type, see your doctor.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some stress conditions are temporary and happen when one is going through severe physical or emotional stress; sometimes past trauma can also trigger this condition in many. Bedwetting becomes a common symptom when the brain is experiencing severe trauma, and it can be treated the same way stress can: Usually it takes only the right medication along with learning methods to cope with stress and deal with trauma easier.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. Muscle Control Loss<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the most common causes out there for adult bedwetting is the loss of muscle control, and if you experience chronic bedwetting as an adult the first thing that you should do is make an appointment with your doctor to track down the cause. Muscle weakness can sometimes happen due to factors like age, or it can happen because of an underlying health condition that needs to be diagnosed and treated before it turns into a larger problem that does permanent damage. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Muscle control loss can happen throughout the body, or it can be restricted to the muscles that control the bladder; sometimes it can even signal underlying issues with the spine<\/a>, particularly if you experience any loss of feeling in the body together with bedwetting as a symptom.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes muscle control loss can be treated with physiotherapy, other times the underlying condition has to be diagnosed and treated first.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Bladder or Kidney Infections<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bladder <\/a>and kidney infections are common, and it\u2019s true that most people will experience at least a few minor bladder infections in their lifetime. These are usually easy to treat with a simple doctor\u2019s appointment and a course of antibiotics, and if you notice the first symptoms of a bladder infection you should visit your doctor immediately. Leaving a bladder and kidney infection can lead to a much bigger problem, and the same is true for ignoring a recurring one without tracking down the cause.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Symptoms of a bladder or kidney infection can include pain in the lower back, changes in the color of the urine, increased or decreased urination and usually difficulty or pain experienced during urination. Sometimes with more advanced infections, symptoms such as fever might also be present \u2013 and bedwetting is a common symptom experienced with more severe bladder and kidney infections that can be treated easily.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Age-Related Conditions<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bedwetting is a health condition that people would commonly associate with age, and it\u2019s true that it\u2019s not always something that comes on early in life. When it hits you later in life as an age-related condition, then bedwetting is very common due to other age-related conditions such as muscle weakness<\/a>, loss of bladder control and present infections \u2013 this makes it vital for a medical professional to evaluate the cause of the symptom and take all of the other symptoms into account before any treatment can be started.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For chronic bedwetting in the elderly, sometimes it becomes an incurable condition for which the use of depends (better known as adult diapers) can be prescribed to manage the condition instead of curing it. Luckily, this is considered rarer and the majority cases of bedwetting can be controlled with medication \u2013 and sometimes in more advanced cases, minor surgery to treat the cause.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Chronic Muscle Conditions<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Muscle weakness experienced with atrophy or age aren\u2019t the only thing that can cause muscle weakness, bladder weakness, and eventual bedwetting. There is also a range of health conditions of the muscles that can also cause the same type of muscle weakness but are considered more serious than temporary conditions of muscle weakness. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have any kind of muscle condition that causes chronic muscle weakness, it\u2019ll often show with a range of different symptoms other than bedwetting. Just some of the symptoms that you might experience together with it include pain or discomfort <\/a>in the muscles, trouble sleeping, changes in the way you walk and strain experienced in the muscles.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The majority of health conditions that cause chronic muscle weakness like this are easy to treat \u2013 and easier to treat when they\u2019re diagnosed early. Just a few simple tests early on in your life and regular doctor\u2019s appointments can avoid the majority of different conditions that cause bedwetting and muscle weakness.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Bladder Weakness<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Other than muscle weakness, weakness of the bladder can also be one of the symptoms that commonly leads to bedwetting \u2013 and if you suspect that you have any kind of bladder weakness, your first step should be an appointment with your doctor to first find the cause and then the appropriate treatment to take care of the condition. Bedwetting can be controlled together with bladder weakness, and both conditions can usually be cured completely depending on the cause. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bladder weakness will usually manifest with a range of other symptoms that includes needing to urinate more frequently, or complete loss of bladder control when awake. This can sometimes be indicative of conditions like a bladder infection if you have never experienced this before, or it might indicate a range of other serious health conditions, some of the nerves <\/a>or spine.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make sure that you\u2019re able to give your doctor a comprehensive list of symptoms during your appointment.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Medication Side-Effect<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bladder weakness and bedwetting in adults won\u2019t always appear as a chronic condition, and it won\u2019t always last for an extended time. Sometimes bedwetting can be a temporary condition instead, and treating it when it\u2019s caused by this is as simple as finding and eliminating the cause \u2013 though this isn\u2019t something you can do yourself, sometimes a doctor\u2019s appointment is the best and fastest way to establish just what needs to be done.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you can tie the symptom of bladder control loss or bedwetting to having recently started or stopped any kind of medication, then it\u2019s likely that it could have happened as a medication side-effect. Check with your doctor first if you suspect that this might be the case: Never start or stop medication without prior approval from your doctor.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some medications can also trigger kidney and bladder infections as a side-effect, which could be the case if you also experience discomfort <\/a>or pain while urinating or any change in the frequency or color of your urine.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. Prostate Conditions<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sudden bedwetting can be caused by temporary inflammation or swelling of the prostate, and it could be a signal of something more seriously wrong with your health that needs to be diagnosed and treated early. If you experience any kind of pain or discomfort while urinating, it could be due to a prostate infection or other issues with the prostate <\/a>\u2013 or a bladder infection that\u2019s <\/span>affecting<\/span><\/em><\/i> <\/em>the prostate instead. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regular prostate examinations and a healthy lifestyle are key to avoiding prostate problems later on in life and any early-onset problems, too. There\u2019s never any good reason to skip out on a prostate exam or a doctor\u2019s appointment, especially if you want to be healthy, and even if you think that there\u2019s nothing wrong with your health when you make the appointment.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have a family history of cancers or prostate-related conditions, you should know that family history will increase your risk of developing it yourself and you should keep a closer eye on your health.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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9. Night Terrors
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While night terrors are more common in children, adults may also suffer from this sleep disorder as well. Medical science is still at a loss to explain the cause of this condition. Research from the American Academy of Family Physicians<\/a>, states that potential causes of night terrors in adults have a link to their current mental state.
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Adult patients who are suffering from night terrors always have an underlying cause for their condition. PTSD \u2013 post-traumatic stress disorder, experienced by adults due to traumatic life events, plays a significant role in the development of night terrors. Soldiers brought back home from tours in the world’s violent hot zones, are at a high risk of developing PTSD symptoms.
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Other mental diseases, such as depression, bipolar disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder, are at higher risk of developing night terrors as well. Substance abuse is another factor involved in patients that experience night terrors as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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10. Anxiety Disorders
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Generalized anxiety disorder, (GAD) is the most prevalent mental disease affecting Americans, with more than 40-million adults suffering from the effects of this disorder. Anxiety is very different from stress. Stress is the body\u2019s natural response to a challenge, and it involves activation of the \u201cfight-or-flight\u201d response that governs our reaction to external stimulus.
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In most cases, the stress reaction dissipates after eliminating the threat. However, people with generalized anxiety disorder accumulate stress to the point where it starts to create feelings of anxiety in the patient. Anxiety <\/a>is a persistent feeling of dread that leaves your mind in a fragile state.
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People who are dealing with the effects of GAD may experience cardiovascular complications related to their heart rate, where the heart beats faster and experiences palpitations. Adult bedwetting is another common symptom of generalized anxiety disorder, although doctors are not sure of the mechanism that induces the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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11. Diabetes
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More than 30-million Americans live with the blood sugar disorder diabetes. Diabetes occurs when the pancreas loses control of its ability to produce insulin. This hormone is vital for balancing blood sugar after a meal, and without the introduction of exogenous insulin into the bloodstream after eating, the affected individual runs the risk of falling into shock, followed by a comma.
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Patients with diabetes <\/a>also develop a slew of other adverse health disorders that cost taxpayers billions of dollars each year. Diabetes occurs when the affected individual has consistently high levels of blood glucose. As a result, the pancreas loses its \u201cinsulin sensitivity,\u201d and the organ becomes dysfunctional in distributing this vital hormone.
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Some medical experts believe that patients with diabetes are more likely to incur instances of bedwetting, due to the impact of the disease on the urinary tract and the prostate. As a result, the patient may lose control of their bladder while asleep, resulting in bedwetting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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12. Urinary Incontinence
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As we age, the muscular system supporting the bladder starts to weaken. As a result, some seniors may develop symptoms of urinary incontinence. This condition occurs due to a variety of factors, but it mostly affects men over the age of 65-years old. Diseases like kidney stones, an enlarged prostate, or cancer, can all play a role in the development of urinary incontinence.
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Men who have this condition notice a feeling of failing to void the bladder after urinating. This feeling occurs due to the prostate clamping down on the urethra during urination. As a result, the patient does not empty their bladder. When the prostate relaxes, the residual urine passes through the urethra, resulting in bed wetting at night. Incontinence can be a problematic and embarrassing condition to live with, and many individuals resort to wearing a catheter <\/a>to collect urine and prevent accidental urination. High levels of mental stress may also play a role in the development of the condition as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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13. Drinking Too Much Caffeine
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If you drink too many caffeinated beverages throughout the day, you may end up wetting the bed at night. Caffeine <\/a>is a natural diuretic compound. Diuretics increase the production of urine, filling your bladder faster. People who drink more than 2-cups of coffee in the morning may notice that they have a higher urgency and frequency to urinate.
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The natural diuretic effects of coffee and caffeinated beverages can be problematic if you consume too many of them during the course of the day. As a result, you may find yourself waking up in the middle of the night needing to urinate. Some people may not be able to control their bladder while they sleep, resulting in the onset of adult bedwetting.
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Limit yourself to one cup of coffee in the morning, and drink water for the rest of the day. Cut off the consumption of fluids two hours before you retire to bed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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14. Spinal Cord Injury
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People who receive nerve damage are at a higher risk of developing adult bedwetting symptoms. The nervous system regulates electrical signals to organs, tissues, and muscles. When there is a disruption in this signaling system, the patient starts to develop various problems with their physical well-being.
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People can injure their nervous system<\/a> in a variety of different means. Automotive accidents are the leading cause of spinal injury, due to the significant impact involved in a high-speed collision. The forces involved in the accident may damage the nerves in the spine, causing aberrations in nervous system response and signaling.
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The nervous system connects to the bladder as well, and it\u2019s the reason why you suddenly feel an urge to urinate. However, if the nerves to the bladder sustain damage, the affected individual may not be able to tell when they need to pee, resulting in the development of symptoms of urinary incontinence and adult bedwetting.
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