Adult bed-wetting: A concern?
Adult bed-wetting: A concern?QuestionMy 24-year-old husband has started to wet the bed at night. What causes adult bed-wetting? Should we be concerned about this? AnswerBed-wetting that starts in adulthood (secondary enuresis) is uncommon and requires medical evaluation. Causes of adult bed-wetting may include:
Rarely, acute anxiety or other emotional disorders may be the cause of adult bed-wetting. Tests and procedures used to determine the cause of adult bed-wetting include:
Treatment of adult bed-wetting is directed at the underlying cause, when possible. RelatedLast Updated: 2011-12-07 © 1998-2013 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER). All rights reserved. A single copy of these materials may be reprinted for noncommercial personal use only. "Mayo," "Mayo Clinic," "MayoClinic.com," "Mayo Clinic Health Information," "Reliable information for a healthier life" and the triple-shield Mayo logo are trademarks of Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research.
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