What causes bedwetting (nocturnal enuresis)?
There are many causes of bed wetting and many remain unclear. Usually people produce less urine when they are sleeping. However, some people produce larger amounts of urine during the night – which may explain why the bladder needs emptying then. So why dont those people wake up when they need to go to the toilet? Unfortunately, there is no clear cut answer to this question. Some people have an overactive or unstable bladder (OAB) which causes problems during the daytime as well as at night. Others experience sudden urges to go to the toilet and dont always get there in time; this is called urge incontinence. These symptoms can be combined. Overactive Bladder, Urge Incontinence. The amount and type of drinks that you have is important. We all need fluids to stay healthy, but some drinks can irritate the bladder or make the body produce urine more quickly than usual. Alcohol, and drinks that contain caffeine (such as tea, coffee, hot chocolate and cola), can affect you in these ways. Ma
