Friday 10 October 2014

By Jocelyn Davidson





Bed wetting in adults is unsettling and uncomfortable but long lasting solutions are available. Some children experience the difficulty out of genetic formation. This is likely to present a challenge during treatment but does not mean that treatment is impossible. Your primary health care provider conducts initial assessment and makes recommendations based on severity. Treatment restores comfort, self esteem and gives you back your normal life.



The genetic aspect of voiding is likely to make it appear untreatable. The initial stages of treating nocturnal enuresis require close monitoring of your fluid intake later in the day. This means that you avoid drinking water and other fluids later in the afternoon and evening. This will reduce the urge and the need to urinate at night.



The reduction in fluid consumption should not be at the expense of your health. This means that you should take the same amount of fluid but several hours before going to bed. Bladder volume training is one mechanism used in treatment without reducing intake of fluids. It works by taking adequate amounts of fluids while avoiding urination. It enables the bladder to increase its volume and enhance control.



There is a bed wetting alarm system that wakes you up when you get wet from the first drops. The device is attached to the underwear or pad used when sleeping. The alarm will wake you up so that you can proceed with urination in the lavatory.



A lot of motivation and commitment is required from patients using the alarm system. It will take a number of days to get used to it. The disadvantage is reduction in bladder volume since it is not be given a chance to hold more. This means that you will wake up more often at night.



Medical options are used alone or combined with behavioral therapy. The challenge of using medicines is the fact that you become dependent on them. The only night you will not wet the bed is when you have taken the medicines. The opinion of your health care provider must be sort before commencing on any medicine. It gives him a chance to review possible side effects and advise you on dosage.



Surgery is the last option if all others have failed. The idea is to utilize the non invasive options as far as possible. Any surgery should commence after a detailed discussion of side effects. The surgeons alter the orientations of tissues surrounding the bladder in order to regain normal functions.



Management of bed wetting is possible to ensure comfort as you undergo treatment. There are special mattresses that make it easier to clean up in the morning. They come in varieties of water proof, vinyl and absorbent. Sheet protectors ensure that urine does not irritate your skin.



Patients may opt for absorbent briefs which are under wears with special features. The features are professionally designed to prevent leakage. There are disposable and reusable versions of the briefs. A patient with a sensitive or easily irritated skin is advised to use the disposable briefs. The market has provided numerous skin products that protect you from irritation. They come in the form of skin cleaning agents, soaps and lotions.









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