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Bedwetting or nighttime urination during sleep is a common symptom associated with younger children, but a lot of people don\u2019t realize that it also affects a large part of the adult population as a temporary or chronic condition. As much as 2 to 3 percent of adults are estimated to experience bedwetting, and these statistics might be even higher because of the fact that it\u2019s a problem not a lot of people want to admit they have been struggling with.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you experience bedwetting, the first thing you should know is that the condition and most of the things that cause it can usually be treated \u2013 and often times at home with just a few lifestyle adaptations and home remedies. There\u2019s no reason to be embarrassed, or to let this small symptom make you suffer.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are 8 easy home remedies that are known to help with bedwetting, and might even be able to cure the symptom for the long-term.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Changing Your Meal Time<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Some of the first factors that can trigger bedwetting in adults are dietary ones: There are many foods that can upset your body or lead to bladder and kidney infections <\/a>that can have a temporary bout of bedwetting as a symptom associated with it, and if you experience regular bedwetting one of the first things you should do is take a closer look at your diet and cut out any artificial ingredients.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If it\u2019s not caused by what you\u2019re eating, it could very well be caused by when you\u2019re eating instead. If you eat too late in the day or you\u2019re known for getting up to have midnight snacks, it\u2019s common that your body is having trouble digesting that late in your routine. This places strain on the body and bladder, and some people wake up while others just don\u2019t.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adjust your meal times to see if it makes a difference. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. Setting an Alarm Clock<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you suddenly start to experience bedwetting as either a temporary or more chronic symptom, you should immediately start to take note of any other symptoms you might experience with this to try and find out the cause of the bedwetting yourself. Sometimes the associated symptoms can tell you a lot \u2013 and if you\u2019re experiencing painful and frequent urination along with bedwetting, it could be because of a kidney or bladder infection.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other than the symptoms themselves, you should also take note of the time when the bedwetting is taking place. If it\u2019s only after eating something specific or it happens after drinking alcohol<\/a>, try to cut out these factors to see if things improve. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bedwetting can also many times be connected to a specific time that just happens to fall in the body\u2019s natural rhythm \u2013 and just doesn\u2019t happen to wake you up. If you spot that it happens like this, start by setting an alarm clock before this time, urinating and going back to sleep.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Detoxifying the Body<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The body is exposed to thousands of different chemicals and pathogens every day, and even if you were to move to the cleanest place on earth you wouldn\u2019t be able to avoid exposure to toxins <\/a>entirely. They\u2019re everywhere, and the most we can do to stay healthy is to learn ways in which to minimize the risk of exposure or damage, for example by choosing fresh and organic produce over-processed foods and exercising regularly. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Detoxifying the body is vital if you want to keep your health in good condition. It improves your immune system, which means that you\u2019ll get sick a lot less, and it means that you will be less prone to bladder and kidney infections that are a common cause of losing bladder control and adult bedwetting.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a thousand more reasons why you should detoxify, but the most important thing to know is that it\u2019s better for your health to do it. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Drinking Less Fluid<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Doctors and most experts recommend that you should drink up to eight glasses of water per day, but newer research points towards the fact that eight glasses isn\u2019t a cold, icy fact. The amount of water that you drink shouldn\u2019t be set at eight glasses of water per day, and it instead depends on your individual body weight <\/a>and height as well as the environment you find yourself in. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Someone in a hotter climate will need to replace more fluid, for example, and you always need to increase your water intake when you are exercising or ill.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drinking too much fluid during the night or right before bed can be one of the most common causes of adult bedwetting. If you experience it as a symptom, cut down on your fluid intake if changing your routine and diet hasn\u2019t managed to make a difference.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

See your doctor if symptoms persist. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Switching to Decaf<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are thousands of people every day who can\u2019t imagine their day starting off or ending with some or other type of caffeinated beverage. For some, this might be a soft drink; for others, it might be a cup of coffee <\/a>or an energy drink. If you suddenly start to experience bedwetting, then caffeine and coffee are some of the first things that you should remove from your diet. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you really love the taste, then replace it with something that doesn\u2019t contain the associated caffeine, which acts as a diuretic and makes you urinate more. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes too much caffeine isn\u2019t good for the body either, and the associated symptoms might very likely affect your kidneys and bladder \u2013 especially if you don\u2019t reduce consumption by the point symptoms begin. Even the liver can be damaged through this, and bedwetting can be an associated symptom.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In some cases, it\u2019s the sugar instead; Get your sugar levels tested.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. De-Stress Tea<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Stress <\/a>is one of the most common causes out there for experiencing bedwetting, especially when recent trauma has been experienced or an old traumatic experience is being relived. If you start to experience sudden bedwetting amidst a period of great stress, the first thing you should do is find ways to identify the factors that are causing the stress reaction \u2013 and if you can, turn down the stress levels on your life as much as it\u2019s in your capacity to do.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The health benefits of a well-made cup of tea are well-known. One of these benefits includes being able to reduce your stress levels and often calm down your blood pressure \u2013 these can both lead to reduced stress levels before you go to sleep and decreased frequency of things like nightmares or bedwetting. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the same time, you should remember that your fluid intake can still be one of the factors that trigger bedwetting: Don\u2019t drink it right before bed.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Stress Reduction Techniques<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Stress is one of the most common causes for bedwetting being experienced in adults, and it\u2019s very common in any adult who is going through a particularly taxing mental time; this is common after a traumatic experience, and for some are even noticed as a common symptom when experiencing great lifestyle <\/a>or scene changes in their life, such as going to the army. It\u2019s nothing to be embarrassed about when it happens, although often the potential embarrassment of the condition only adds to the associated stress and makes the condition worse.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From counting to ten in a stressful situation through to meditation, there are plenty of things you can incorporate into your life in order to reduce your overall stress levels \u2013 and it might be enough to take care of bedwetting entirely when it\u2019s this stress that has been the cause. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Should symptoms continue, try another method or see your doctor next.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. Muscle Exercises<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Muscle weakness <\/a>and degeneration are common, and it\u2019s likely to happen to almost everyone to some degree as they get older. There are some cases of early-onset muscle weakness due to certain health conditions or recent injuries, and there are plenty of cases where muscle weakness starts to cause other symptoms in the body. Bedwetting is only one of these, although it\u2019s certainly one of the more embarrassing symptoms on this list.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes muscle weakness happens only with the muscles which control the bladder. In this case, kegel exercises can help you to regain control over these vital muscle groups. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If other muscles are the cause, have your muscles looked at properly by an expert and come up with an easy routine that can help you to get your health back. Sometimes the muscles in the spine can even be related to a loss of bladder control, and exercise with expert guidance can help a great deal.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n

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