See All You Need To Know About Enuresis, A Condition That Makes Some Adults Unable To Control Urine- [CHECK OUT]

Some children, youths and adults are often embarrassed when they discover that they have unconsciously urinated on the bed or on their body.

The youths and children often outgrow this, while it may continue in adults especially elderly persons due to aging or some underlying conditions. This inability to control urine by adults is medically known as Nocturnal Enuresis.

CAUSES

According to a publication by WebMD, the following are some of the reasons why this condition occurs;

– When your Kidney produces more quantities of urine than normal and the bladder is not able to keep it.

– Overactive bladder. When a person is about to urinate, the muscles of the bladder squeezes to release it. If these muscles squeeze too often or at the wrong time, it will cause urine to leak.

– Medications such as sleeping pills, Clozaril, etc can irritate the bladder causing it to empty itself.

– Some conditions that may affect a person’s ability to store or hold urine such as bladder cancer, prostate cancer, diseases of the brain, spine, etc.

– Seizures

– Diabetes

– Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

– Pelvic organ relapse.

– Urinary Tract Infections, etc.

DIAGNOSIS

The Doctor will carry out the following tests to diagnose the condition;

– Urinalysis

– Urine culture.

– Post-void residual urine measurement, etc.

HOW TO TREAT BED WETTING

Your Health Professional may suggest change in day and night routines such as;

1- Going to the bathroom at particular times during the day and night. This will train your bladder to hold more fluid.

2- Not drinking water or alcohol before bedtime.

3- Setting up alarm to wake you up at regular times during the day and night to use the bathroom.

PROCEDURES DOCTOR MAY RECOMMEND TO GIVE REMEDY.

The Doctor will give medications to treat this condition or recommend the following procedures:

– Bladder augmentation

– Sacral nerve stimulation to control overactive bladder

– Detrusor myectomy

TIPS TO CONTROL WETNESS

The following tips can help to control wetness of the bed or body;

– Place water proof cover over or under sheets to keep it dry.

– Wear absorbent underwear or pads to bed.

– Prevent your skin from being irritated, etc.

Sometimes this condition can not be treated especially in elderly persons but can be managed if you discuss with your Doctor.