Dear Doctor,
I am aged 20. Recently, I started bedwetting. What could the cause be and how can I stop?
Jude

ALTHOUGH adult bed-wetting is rare, it happens and quite often, the reasons are often simple and easy to solve.
Adult onset of bed wetting, also known as nocturnal enuresis and can be caused by a number of factors.

It may be embarrassing, but is a natural medical condition. The sooner you speak to your doctor, the sooner a solution can be found. Sudden bed-wetting in adults needs to be taken seriously. The cause could also be too much coffee.

Caffeine and other stimulants which produce excess urine. It could also be a symptom of underlying health conditions like diabetes, heart conditions, prostate enlargement, infections, or side effects from medications or supplements.

A doctor can run tests to help determine the cause. Treatment may involve medication to help the bladder not become full, or may necessitate insulin therapy.