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Treating Nocturnal Enuresis In Adults

By Jocelyn Davidson


The inability to control urination at night in adults causes a lot of discomfort but there is a solution. The problem may sometime have its genesis in childhood and therefore appear difficult to treat. The first stop when seeking treatment is a visit to your primary health care provider for preliminary assessment. The recommended solutions are simple, cheap and long lasting. They restore your esteem, comfort and the ability to live a normal life.

Some cases of voiding have genetic linkages but still have a solution. Treatment of nocturnal enuresis begins when a patient learns to monitor fluid intake through the day. The idea is to reduce consumption from late afternoon into the evening. This means that there will be reduced need to void in the course of the night.

Reducing fluid intake could be detrimental to your health if it is done drastically. The best approach is to take normal amounts earlier in the day. It allows normal metabolic processes to proceed. Bladder volume training is an effective treatment option that does not require change in fluid intake. You are required to take large amounts of water during the day and restrain yourself from passing urine. It will enhance bladder control and increase its volume so that it can contain more urine at night.

Bed wetting alarm system alerts you when you begin voiding. It reacts by vibrating or ringing when the first drop is detected. The device is attached to the underwear or pad in which the victim sleeps. Waking up stops the flow of urine and allows you to complete voiding in the bathroom.

A patient using the alarm system requires commitment and motivation. Getting used to this mechanism requires several days. Its disadvantage lies in reduction of bladder volume which means that you will wake up more often in the night. It has been very effective on several instances some of which were very severe.

The choice of medicines is complemented by behavioral therapy. It comes with the risk of dependency meaning that in order to avoid bed wetting, you have to take the medication. Any medicine taken should be at the prescription of the doctor. This gives the doctor a chance to evaluate your case and determine the dosage.

Surgical options are best used after all attempts have failed. Surgery should be used if the non-invasive methods do not bear fruits. As a patient, you should discuss in details the risks associated with surgery. The idea of surgery is to change the orientation of surrounding tissues with the aim of restoring normal bladder function.

Bed wetting can be managed effectively alongside your chosen treatment method. Some of the options available include use of mattress covers that are easier to clean. Some mattresses can absorb while others are made of vinyl. Other mattresses are waterproof and will make your experience better. Sheet protectors provide comfort at night and protect the skin from irritating reactions.

Absorbent briefs are special under wears designed to prevent leakage. They come in reusable and disposable varieties. The disposable one is recommended for patients with sensitive skins that are prone to irritation. Other products include soaps, lotions and cleaning agents used to take care of the skin.




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