What are some of the causes of bedwetting besides hereditary?

Question

I started bedwetting about a week ago and my parents said that they never had it, so does anyone have any idea what might cause bedwetting in a 13 year old?

Answer 1

Yes.
Here are two sites that talk about the medical aspects of wetting the bed.
I know that stress can be a big cause. People at thirteen to sixteen are dealing with a lot of changes and that can sometimes cause a lot of regressing. If you don't know this already, the only time you change soo rapidly other than infancy is when you become a teenager. It could simply be your body getting used to all the changes.
I know I used to suck my thumb when I was fourteen because I was soo stressed and anxious when I was awake.
You're situation might be similar or might be another reason. Check the sites out.
Good luck if you want to talk to me feel free to YIM me. Bye.

Answer 2

You inherit more from your grandparents than directly from your parents (for some reason) so we don't know what all four of them did . . .

Also, weak or diseased kidneys or bladder can trigger bedwetting, drinking too much or not enough water can cause problems too.

Try to drink no more and no less than 6-8 ounces for every waking two hours, stopping at 4 hours before bedtime. This 'sipping' or gradual intake of water all day should help regulate your output.

Other causes can be UTI, or urinary tract infections, which can be helped by drinking 100% cranberry juice (4 oz. per day) or going to a doctor for a urine test and antibiotics. You'll also be asked to drink more water (see above).

Answer 3

In addition to things like bladder infections that other people mentioned (which you should still get checked for, if you haven't already!), another possibility is that your body is just going through a growth spurt (which is really common at age 13) and for some reason your bladder hasn't grown as quickly as the rest of your body. This happens to a LOT more teens than you might think at around your age, and most of them are really embarrassed by it and don't talk to anyone about it, just like you! In most cases things like that will go away in time when your bladder eventually catches up with your body, but if you don't want to wait for that (it could take a year or two!), your doctor can help you with some exercises and other treatments that might help speed the process along.

Answer 4

There are a ton of causes-- stress, urinary tract infections, constipation, juvenile diabetes, etc. Did your kid start bedwetting again, or did he never stop? That makes a big difference

Answer 5

If its not hereditary then it might be due to any but not limited to any or all of the following.
(1) A Disease/ symptom
(2) Drinking too much liquid before bed
(3) Sleeping like a Troll

Answer 6

If you have only recently started to wet the bed, it could be caused by:

Urine infection
Alcohol coffee or diuretic medicines
Sleeping tablets
Diabetes
Stress and anxiety
Other conditions

Answer 7

Have you been under any stress or trauma recently? Stress or trauma such as death of a loved one or an incidence of violence or abuse can trigger bed wetting in teenagers. If this is not the case, I would suggest wearing adult diapers to bed until the bed wetting stops or until you can schedule an appointment with your pediatrician or urologist. Good luck and take care.

Answer 8

Stress, nightmares, anxiety or simply a bladder problem. Some people sleep too deeply and they are not awakened by the need to pee sensation.

Try asking a doctor. Good luck.

Answer 9

Have you noticed you're drinking lots and losing weight? It could be a sign of diabetes.

Try not drinking anything after 6pm and setting an alarm to wake you during the night for a loo trip it worked for my son.

Answer 10

It could be an infection or symptom of some other physical problem. So it may be advisable to see a doctor.

Other causes are psychological trauma and/or stress.