Bed wetting

Bed-wetting (Nocturnal Enuresis) is the involuntary urination during sleep. It is common in children but can also affect teenagers and adults. While most kids outgrow it, persistent bed-wetting may indicate an underlying issue.

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🔹 Types of Bed-Wetting

✔ Primary Nocturnal Enuresis – Child has never stayed dry at night for a long period.
✔ Secondary Nocturnal Enuresis – Bed-wetting resumes after at least 6 months of dryness (often due to stress or medical conditions).

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🔹 Causes of Bed-Wetting

🚼 Children:

• Delayed Bladder Maturity – Bladder is not fully developed to hold urine overnight.
• Deep Sleep Patterns – Child does not wake up when the bladder is full.
• Excess Urine Production at Night – Low levels of the hormone vasopressin, which reduces urine production.
• Genetics – If one or both parents had bed-wetting issues, the child is more likely to have it.

👩‍⚕️ Teens & Adults:

• Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) – Causes frequent urination.
• Diabetes – High blood sugar leads to excessive urination.
• Bladder Dysfunction – Small or overactive bladder.
• Neurological Disorders – Conditions like spina bifida or multiple sclerosis (MS).
• Psychological Stress or Anxiety – Emotional distress can trigger bed-wetting.
• Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) – Interrupted breathing during sleep affects bladder control.