Reasons for Loss of Bladder Control While Sleeping
There are a number of causes for loss of bladder control while sleeping. They include relatively benign causes like anxiety or a reaction to medication to more serious conditions like infections or cancer. Doctors can usually diagnose the problem through a simple test or series of tests.
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Urinary Tract Problems
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A common cause of loss of bladder control while sleeping is a urinary tract problem. An infection of the urinary tract, a urinary tract stone or a blockage can result in the involuntary emptying of the bladder while sleeping. These problems can typically be treated with antibiotics to clear up an infection or other medication to help a person clear blockage or pass a kidney stone.
Anxiety
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Anxiety is a common cause of nighttime bed wetting in children, but can also trigger the problem in adults. A psychiatrist is usually consulted to find the root cause of the anxiety and treat the problem. This is usually a temporary problem for children but can be a chronic problem for adults.
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Medications
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Some medications have been known to cause loss of bladder control while sleeping, as a side effect. They include medications taken for insomnia and those taken for psychiatric problems like thioridazine, clozapine and risperidone. Doctors will usually try another medication if the problem persists.
Diabetes
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Loss of bladder control while sleeping may be related to diabetes. Diabetes sometimes inhibits the production of anti-diuretic hormone (ADH), which tells the kidneys to produce less urine when the body is asleep. Diabetes can also result in a condition called nocturnal polyuria, which prompts the kidneys to produce excessive amounts of urine at night.
More Serious Problems
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In some cases, loss of bladder control at night can be caused an enlarged prostate or prostate cancer. It can also be a warning sign of bladder cancer. If you experience the loss of bladder control while sleeping, consult a doctor and get a proper diagnosis. In most cases, it can be easily treated after the underlying cause is identified.
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