Ok, well like a few months ago I drank (water) as usual a bit before bed and woke up wet… Was very weird and scary, I always woke up when I had to and went to the bathroom, I thought maybe it just was something wrong that night, didn’t happen again till I again drank abit (water) and went to bed, and it happened again. The problem is, is that I don’t wake up any more when I gotta go, not once ? Can anyone tell me what to do or maybe whats wrong with me ? Im18 and Im a male, Thanks. Its been like this for 6 months now, and I have never woken up when I gotta go I just go :(.

Answered by: Maria/ MD Health Forum.com Team
Bedwetting or noctunal enuresis is the involuntary passing of urine during sleep. Many factors are thought to contribute to this condition. Bedwetting in adults may be triggered by various disorders including: conditions affecting the bladder, diabetes, urinary tract infection, stones in the urinary tract, prostate enlargement and neurological disorders.

Enuresis may also result from spinal cord trauma from fall or car accident. Psychological issues such as anxiety or emotional disorders are considered as rare causes of bedwetting in adults. Medications that can cause deep sleep can also cause bedwetting because they can prevent you from waking up even if you have an urge to urinate.

ADH, or antidiuretic hormone, is the hormone that tells your kidneys to decrease the amount of urine produced. Normally ADH production is higher at night time, as a result the kidneys make urine in lesser amount, allowing you to sleep through the night without having to urinate. However, some people do not produce antidiuretic hormone in sufficient amounts at night and this may cause frequent urination or bed wetting.

It’s best to discuss your symptoms with your doctor. With the help of health history taking, physical examination and diagnostic procedures, your doctor will be able to determine what has been causing your symtoms. There are several treatment options for patients who suffer from bedwetting. These include drugs, program to change the sleep routine, and exercises to promote bladder control.

This blog entry is for your general information only. I recommend that you discuss your symptoms with your own doctor.

Reference:
http://www.nafc.org/bladder-bowel-health/bedwetting-2/adult-bedwetting/

Tags: adult bedwetting, nocturnal enuresis