Expert answer:
THE nocturnal enuresis in adults should be investigated and dealt with by the urologist doctor, who is a specialist responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of problems related to the male and female urinary system.
Among the possible causes of nocturnal enuresis in adulthood are:
- Lack of musculature or neurological control needed to control urine;
- Cystocele, also known as "fallen bladder";
- Polyuria (urinating enough, more than 2.5 liters per day);
- Urinary infection;
- Consumption of alcoholic beverages, coffee, teas or diuretic medicines;
- Use of sleeping pills;
- Diabetes;
- Stress and anxiety;
- Neurogenic bladder (bladder dysfunction caused by some neurological injury, which causes the person to lose control of the urine).
Individuals who have had micturition control and lost it may be carriers of diseases that affect the control of urine.
Depending on the cause, you can reverse the problem and heal completely to nocturnal enuresis. However, there are many cases, neurological lesions, what there is no treatment.
It is best to consult your urologist so that the origin of your enuresis is properly diagnosed and treated appropriately.
