Bedwetting

Causes of Bedwetting

Bedwetting can have multiple causes, including:

In Children:

• Delayed bladder maturity
• Deep sleep patterns (child doesn’t wake up when bladder is full)
• Hormonal imbalance (low nighttime ADH production)
• Small bladder capacity
• Constipation
• Family history of bedwetting

In Adolescents and Adults:

• Urinary tract infection (UTI)
• Overactive bladder
• Obstructive sleep apnea
• Diabetes or hormonal issues
• Stress, anxiety, or psychological trauma
• Neurological or spinal cord conditions

When to See a Urologist

You should seek medical evaluation for bedwetting if:

• Your child is over 5 years old and still wets the bed regularly
• Bedwetting starts suddenly after a long dry period
• It is accompanied by daytime urinary symptoms
• There is pain during urination, blood in urine, or frequent UTIs
• Bedwetting is affecting the child’s or family’s emotional well-being
• An adult begins experiencing bedwetting

Dr. Rajesh Aggarwal provides a thorough evaluation to identify the root cause and recommend the right treatment.

Diagnosis and Evaluation

A detailed assessment is done to understand the bladder function, sleep patterns, and possible medical causes.

Diagnostic Tests May Include:

• Urinalysis and urine culture – To detect infection or underlying medical issues
• Ultrasound of kidneys and bladder – To check for structural abnormalities
• Post-void residual test – To see how well the bladder empties
• Uroflowmetry – To assess urine flow and bladder function
• Sleep study – In cases of suspected sleep apnea (especially in adults)