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How to treat bed wetting in adults?
Question
Yesterday late morning when I was about to wake up, I saw a dream in which I saw myself urinating in someones bathroom but realised soon that I had started urinating in the bed. This is happening to me again after about 3 and a half years and this has happened around 5-6 times in my life after seeing myself urinating in my dream. I would like to know: 1. Whether this is a psychological disorder? 2. Is this normal? 3. I notice that I am able to control the bladder if I position my penis upright while going to sleep so that there is no problem for erection, to stop the urine flow. Do you feel I should be able to control my bladder without an erect penis? If you want more details on this kindly ask me. It would be a great help if you suggest a solution for this or suggest whom I should go for treatment.
Expert Answer
M
Mahendra BhandariSep 30, 2002
Professor of Urology, Director Clinical Research,
Henry Ford Hospital,
Detroit, USA
Henry Ford Hospital,
Detroit, USA
Noctuenuresis (bed wetting) is not normal, particularly so if it is a grown up individual. The additional feature in your case is that you are aware of what you are doing. To me it is a dream and sleep related disorder. Ideally, it should be handled by a psychiatrist and a urologist. You could begin from where ever you would like to. If I have to recommend, begin with a psychiatrist. You should not worry as you will get over it.