{"id":4519,"date":"2020-02-08T10:21:42","date_gmt":"2020-02-08T10:21:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/?p=4519"},"modified":"2021-08-13T05:00:00","modified_gmt":"2021-08-13T05:00:00","slug":"14-causes-of-bedwetting-in-adults","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/14-causes-of-bedwetting-in-adults\/","title":{"rendered":"14 Causes of Bedwetting in Adults"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Genetics.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2166\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Genetics.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/15-ways-to-avoid-getting-deep-vein-thrombosis\/genetics-3\/\" class=\"wp-image-2166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Genetics.jpg 500w, https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Genetics-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Bedwetting is often seen as a normal occurrence in kids but when people get older and still fail to drop the habit people may start to wonder why this is the case. In reality, there are many things that can cause adults to suffer from bedwetting. Bedwetting in adults can also be an indicator that a disease is present since it\u2019s not exactly what we could call commonplace for adults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a matter of fact, many undetected illnesses are found due to adult bedwetting since it\u2019s a symptom that rings off alarm bells in many people\u2019s minds and may thus lead them to get checked. It may be annoying, but it is useful. In this article, we\u2019re going to take a look at some of the most prevalent causes so that you can figure out what the root issue is and how to overcome it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Genetics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As funny as it may sound, there are actually many cases where bedwetting runs in the family. Before jumping to conclusions and assuming that there may be something wrong with you, just check on your family history to see if there\u2019s a long line of bedwetters. There are even some scientists suggesting that it may be possible to remove bedwetting genes in the future using CRISPR, but until then you\u2019ll have to accept that it\u2019s merely a part of your bloodline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t need to go all the way back to distant ancestors. Oftentimes, talking to your parents and grandparents will give you enough insight into your lineage \u2014 at least to a point that\u2019s sufficient to determine whether or not the bedwetting is in fact due to your <a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/referenceworkentry\/10.1007\/978-3-642-16483-5_1663\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DNA<\/a>. It\u2019s nothing to be ashamed of, and there are still some things you can do to mitigate the nuisance such as wearing adult diapers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/stomach-pain-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4520\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/stomach-pain-1.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/?attachment_id=4520\" class=\"wp-image-4520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/stomach-pain-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/stomach-pain-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Urinary Tract Infection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Urinary tract <a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/referenceworkentry\/10.1007\/0-306-48380-7_2172\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">infections <\/a>\u2014 also known as UTIs \u2014 are more common than you may think and can actually be a prominent cause of bedwetting in adults. There are quite a few things that you should ponder if you suspect that the cause of the adult bedwetting is in fact UTI. First of all, you\u2019ll likely notice a burning sensation whenever you void your bladder if you are in fact suffering from a urinary tract infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are other symptoms that you might encounter as well such as pee that smells odd or is cloudy in appearance. Hematuria \u2014 or as most people call it, blood in pee \u2014 is another symptom that can indicate urinary tract infections. These are often easy to treat with some antibiotics so a single trip to the doctor should take care of the majority of the issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/increase-urination_new.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5086\" srcset=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/increase-urination_new.jpg 500w, https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/increase-urination_new-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Small Bladder<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It might shock you to find out that people can actually have varying sizes of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5955831\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bladders<\/a>. This variation is often due to genetic factors and also some random mutations that can occur during the gestation process. It\u2019s worth noting that the size of the bladder isn\u2019t always tied to the overall size of the entire person. This means that a large person could be born with a small bladder and vice versa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can imagine, having a small bladder decreases your storage capacity for the fluids you ingest and may thus make a bedwetting incident more likely since you\u2019ll fill up faster than someone with a larger bladder. Smaller bladders also tend to put more stress on their muscles which can make them fatigued and thus lead to an accident while you sleep. Losing some weight (if you\u2019re overweight) can alleviate some of the symptoms associated with a small bladder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Reduce-Diabetes-Risk.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1586\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Reduce-Diabetes-Risk.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/10-surprising-changes-when-you-quit-sugar\/reduce-diabetes-risk\/\" class=\"wp-image-1586\" srcset=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Reduce-Diabetes-Risk.jpg 500w, https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Reduce-Diabetes-Risk-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Diabetes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyone with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/diabetes\/basics\/symptoms.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">diabetes<\/a> will tell you that one of the biggest nuisances of having the disease is the fact that they have to go to the bathroom far more frequently than those who don\u2019t suffer from diabetes. This is generally true of both type 1 and 2 diabetes. As a matter of fact, the increased frequency of urination is one of the leading signs that lead to the detection of diabetes based on some recent studies that were done to gauge which symptoms were the most likely to make a person get themselves checked and later be diagnosed with diabetes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is due to the fact that your blood can only hold so much sugar before the glucose starts seeping into your urine. When this happens, the urine will hold more water and thus increase your frequency of urination along with making it more likely that you might wet your bed overnight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/kidney-injury.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2908\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/kidney-injury.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/kidney-injury\/\" class=\"wp-image-2908\" srcset=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/kidney-injury.jpg 500w, https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/kidney-injury-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Chronic kidney disease<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another potential cause for adult bedwetting is chronic kidney disease. This is by far the most common form of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6237049\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">kidney <\/a>disease and is something that should be treated proactively to prevent the condition from worsening further. If you ignore it, the degradation can rapidly increase until the problem is too large to nip at the bud. Nausea and vomiting are two early symptoms that you might notice when chronic kidney disease first manifests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the disease progresses, you\u2019ll likely find that your bedwetting becomes both more frequent and also more significant in volume \u2014 that\u2019s to say, your bed will get wetter as time goes on. You might even find yourself struggling to fall asleep or peeing more often than usual. Some of the later stage symptoms include chest pain as those with chronic kidney disease run the risk of fluid building up around the lining of their heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/No-Symptoms_Prostate.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/No-Symptoms_Prostate.jpg 500w, https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/No-Symptoms_Prostate-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Enlarged Prostate Gland<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re not familiar with the function of the prostate, it\u2019s an essential albeit messy one. It\u2019s the gland that produces a special type of fluid that is crucial to the human reproductive cycle. To be specific, this is the fluid that carries sperm to out during the process of ejaculation. Without it, we\u2019d go extinct. The prostate gland itself is situated around the urethra \u2014 which is the tube that urine uses to escape your body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The cause of prostate enlargement isn\u2019t known but what is known is the fact that you\u2019re more likely to wet your bed even as an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4722944\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">adult <\/a>if your prostate is enlarged. The odds of your prostate enlarging also increases as you get older which is why the condition is often associated with the elderly. Some studies even show that virtually every person on earth will suffer from enlarged prostate if they live to an old enough age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Prostatitis.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5153\" srcset=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Prostatitis.jpg 500w, https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Prostatitis-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Prostate Cancer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As scary as it can be to even entertain the thought any <a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/referenceworkentry\/10.1007\/978-3-642-28753-4_202211\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">symptom <\/a>may be the result of cancer, it\u2019s important that we don\u2019t let fear cloud our better judgment so that we can catch cancer early and treat it. After all, most cancers will be easier to survive if you catch them at one of the earliest stages when they\u2019re still localized, so proactive screening is key to surviving and beating this scourge that humanity has faced for as long as anyone can remember.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Frequent urination (including adult bedwetting) is one of the telltale symptoms that you may be suffering from prostate cancer. Of course, finding blood in your urine is another sign that you might have prostate cancer. The same holds true for any blood that you find in your seminal fluid (not the semen itself, but the fluid produced by the prostate that carries the semen out.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Bladder-Cancer-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4494\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Bladder-Cancer-1.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/?attachment_id=4494\" class=\"wp-image-4494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Bladder-Cancer-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Bladder-Cancer-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Bladder Cancer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most common types of cancer is bladder <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/cancer\/dcpc\/prevention\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cancer<\/a>. As of the latest studies, it is currently affecting 68,000 Americans every single year \u2014 which may not seem like a lot considering the population of the country exceeds 300 million but that\u2019s still a frighteningly high percentage compared to the prevalence of other, less-common cancers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bladder cancer often starts out in the cells that are lining the interior of your bladder, then proceed to spread beyond them in later stages. Much like prostate cancer, catching bladder cancer early can improve your outlook and survival rate. Frequent and urgent urination are both common symptoms that you might experience if you have bladder cancer. As you can imagine, this will often lead to the bedwetting incidents that adults so rarely experience. Blood in urine and abdominal pain are other symptoms that you may experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Blood-Thinning-Medication.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4304\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Blood-Thinning-Medication.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/?attachment_id=4304\" class=\"wp-image-4304\" srcset=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Blood-Thinning-Medication.jpg 500w, https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Blood-Thinning-Medication-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Medication Side Effects<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are actually many medications that may cause you to urinate in your sleep and thus experience adult bedwetting. Psychiatric medications, in particular, are known to lead to some cases of adult bedwetting. The most common culprits include risperidone, clozapine, and thioridazine. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6494576\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Insomnia <\/a>medications could also lead to similar issues. If you\u2019ve recently taken any of the aforementioned medications and suddenly find yourself wetting the bed once more after a decade-long hiatus then it may simply be due to the medications themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can read the side effects listed on the bottles or consult with your doctor to be sure. If both the labeling and doctor say that the medications shouldn\u2019t cause bedwetting then run some tests to find the true cause. It\u2019s important to not assume it\u2019s simply the medications without due diligence as this may leave serious illnesses undetected until they exacerbate their progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Parkingsons-Disease.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"457\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Parkingsons-Disease.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/18-causes-eyelid-twitching\/parkingsons-disease\/\" class=\"wp-image-457\" srcset=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Parkingsons-Disease.jpg 500w, https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Parkingsons-Disease-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Parkinson\u2019s Disease<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Parkinson\u2019s disease has been known to cause issues relating to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5955831\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bladder <\/a>control. This can often lead to bedwetting, sometimes even while the patient is awake rather than exclusively when they\u2019re asleep. Parkinson\u2019s is often characterized by the tremors that it causes, but there are many other symptoms that can be an indicator of its presence. Rigid muscles is another common one that many Parkinson\u2019s patients struggle with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the earlier symptoms include impaired balance and degradation of posture. If you find yourself tripping over far more often than you used to \u2014 especially in conjunction with adult bedwetting \u2014 then you should get yourself checked. You may also notice significant changes to your speech as well as your handwriting. Online writers may find that their typing speed or accuracy drops significantly over the course of a few months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-8 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Hydrocephalus.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4521\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Hydrocephalus.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/?attachment_id=4521\" class=\"wp-image-4521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Hydrocephalus.jpg 500w, https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Hydrocephalus-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Hydrocephalus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC1705504\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hydrocephalus <\/a>is another neurological disease that could lead to adult bedwetting among other similar symptoms. It\u2019s also quite a fitting culprit seeing as it has the word hydro in its name. Of course, the hydro is the Greek word for water while cephalus is their word for head, i.e. water in the head. Rather than water, it\u2019s actually cerebrospinal fluid (otherwise known as CSF) that builds up within the brain, but of course, you can\u2019t really blame the Greeks for not knowing this as it\u2019s far too technical for their era of medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Seizures are one of the telltale features but there are other symptoms as well. Obviously, adult bedwetting is one of them otherwise the condition wouldn\u2019t be featured on the list. Additionally, irritability, sleepiness, and vomiting are other symptoms that you might encounter if you\u2019re suffering from hydrocephalus \u2014 so get yourself checked if you experience them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-9 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Adult-bedwetting.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4522\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Adult-bedwetting.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/?attachment_id=4522\" class=\"wp-image-4522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Adult-bedwetting.jpg 500w, https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Adult-bedwetting-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. ADH Imbalance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The antidiuretic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5964798\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hormone <\/a>is exactly what it sounds like, the hormone that regulates your urge to urinate. When it falls out of balance within your body you can be afflicted by a wide variety of symptoms including bedwetting and also increased frequency in urination. It\u2019s worth noting that this imbalance can be treated so you don\u2019t have to worry about it being a lifelong thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you suspect that this is the case then you can go for a blood test to confirm your suspicions. The good news is that not a lot of blood is needed to take the test, and the doctor will be able to tell you what the root cause is. Bedwetting is the least of your problems since if your ADH levels are too high then you could be at risk for various types of cancer as well as cerebral edema.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-10 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" src=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Sleep-Apnea_Women.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2344\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Sleep-Apnea_Women.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/20-surprising-facts-about-polycystic-ovarian-syndrome\/sleep-apnea_women\/\" class=\"wp-image-2344\" srcset=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Sleep-Apnea_Women.jpg 500w, https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Sleep-Apnea_Women-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13. Sleep Apnea<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sleep apnea is another common cause of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4722944\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">adult<\/a> bedwetting despite the fact that the two issues may initially seem unrelated. Those who suffer from sleep apnea struggle to breathe throughout the night, thus the brain exerts more energy on keeping their respiratory function on the up and up, neglecting other bodily systems such as bladder control. This is why those who suffer from sleep apnea are more likely to wet their bed even as they grow into an adult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some cases of sleep apnea can be resolved by removing the tonsils. However, it\u2019s worth noting that despite popular belief, removing the tonsils isn\u2019t effective in all cases of bedwetting, only those caused by sleep apnea. In addition to bedwetting, morning headaches and general drowsiness are common symptoms of sleep apnea. If you suspect that the bedwetting is a result of sleep apnea then consult with your doctor to find the best treatment plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-11 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"237\" src=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Stressful-Thoughts.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1806\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Stressful-Thoughts.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/9-panic-attack-symptoms-nobody-talks-about\/stressful-thoughts\/\" class=\"wp-image-1806\" srcset=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Stressful-Thoughts.jpg 500w, https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Stressful-Thoughts-300x142.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">14. Stress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In many cases, the adult bedwetting is merely a result of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7916865\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">stress <\/a>rather than a life-threatening condition. Even as adults, we can still have little incidents if we\u2019re especially stressed. Whether that\u2019s at work, in our relationships, or other aspects of life, it can build up in our head and release itself while we sleep\u2026 in the form of urine, unfortunately. This brings a whole new meaning to the old adage of don\u2019t go to bed angry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people have found that bedwetting caused by stress can be prevented in a relatively short amount of time through the help of psychiatrists. Alternatively, you may want to talk to your spouse or close friends about the things that are bothering you rather than repressing your feelings until they turn yellow \u2014 literally. 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