November 28, 2006
Nocturnal enuresis, also occurs in adolescents/adults
Bedwetting causes fatigue, disruption to family sleep, stressful event and fear of underlying pathology for parents and adult sufferers.
Nocturnal enuresis impacts the daily life of 61% of children. 1.5% of 13-year-olds and adolescents rate nocturnal enuresis as significant event in their life. This can persist into adulthood, with 0.5% of adults with nocturnal enuresis, which can be associated with a high incidence of depression, lower self-esteem and sleep disturbances.
It is interesting to note genetic factors play a role in 2/3 of children with nocturnal enuresis. However, older children may have more severe nocturnal enuresis and are more likely to have daytime urinary incontinence as well. Not all children will “outgrow” their nocturnal enuresis.
It is therefore important to identify the causes of nocturnal enuresis (eg.arousal/sleep problems-obstructive sleep apnoea; nocturnal polyuria;bladder dysfunction and reduced functional bladder capacity), risk factors (eg. constipation; bladder infection; type I diabetes; spinal bifida; psychological factors; ADHD) and genetic factors, and treating appropriately with correct diagnosis of the problem, management strategies are likely to be highly effective for both children and adolescents.
We have worked with and cured thousands of children and infused their parents with hope at the Enuresis Treatment Center in Farmington, MI. Besides being a deep sleep disorder, research shows that bedwetting is also genetic. If both parents have a history of bedwetting there is a 77% chance the child will also wet the bed. The average length of treatment is 6 months, and we are certain we can correct the sleep disorder and end bedwetting. Go to www.freebedwettingguide.com for more info.