What Causes Bedwetting in Adults and Should You Be Worried?

Introduction

Bedwetting in adults, medically known as adult secondary nocturnal enuresis, is quite rare and warrants a visit to the doctor.

Potential Causes of Adult Bedwetting

• Bladder cancer
• Diabetes
• Neurological disorders
• Obstructive sleep apnea
• Prostate cancer
• Benign prostatic hyperplasia
• Urinary tract infections
• Urinary tract stones

In less common cases, acute anxiety or other emotional disorders may also lead to adult bedwetting.

Diagnosis and Tests

When diagnosing the cause, the doctor may perform the following tests:

• Routine physical examination
• Urine analysis
• Urinary system examination
• Neurological assessment

Treatment

The specific treatment for adult bedwetting depends on the underlying cause.