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Is Adult Bed Wetting More Of A Symptom Of Something Else Rather Than Just Adult Bed Wetting?

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Posted on Wed, 21 Feb 2024
Question: If adult bed wetting comes on suddenly nightly, is it more of a symptom of something else rather than just adult bed wetting? Other symptoms include being very thirsty. Is there any over the counter medication that can be tried until he can get an appointment with the urologist?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
No over the counter drug to stop adult bed wetting .

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for query .

Based on the facts that you have posted you have been facing problem of bed wetting since very recently .

The bed wetting in adults can be due to one of the following few factors
1) Over Active Bladder
2) Retention with over flow of bladder
3) Bladder Outlet obstruction
4) Neurogenic Bladder

Consult qualified Urologist for clinical and digital rectal examination and get following basic tests done to confirm the diagnosis.
1) Urine routine and culture.
2) Ultrasound scanning of abdomen and pelvis
3) Urodynamic study of bladder
4)Blood tests to rule out Diabetes

There are no over the counter drugs that can resolve the issue .

Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions,I shall be happy to help you
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.
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Is Adult Bed Wetting More Of A Symptom Of Something Else Rather Than Just Adult Bed Wetting?

Brief Answer: No over the counter drug to stop adult bed wetting . Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for query . Based on the facts that you have posted you have been facing problem of bed wetting since very recently . The bed wetting in adults can be due to one of the following few factors 1) Over Active Bladder 2) Retention with over flow of bladder 3) Bladder Outlet obstruction 4) Neurogenic Bladder Consult qualified Urologist for clinical and digital rectal examination and get following basic tests done to confirm the diagnosis. 1) Urine routine and culture. 2) Ultrasound scanning of abdomen and pelvis 3) Urodynamic study of bladder 4)Blood tests to rule out Diabetes There are no over the counter drugs that can resolve the issue . Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions,I shall be happy to help you Thanks and Regards. Dr.Patil.