There's no shame in recognizing that you have a problem with adult bedwetting. In fact, accepting that your body is not functioning the way you'd like it to is the first step towards treatment - and you'll be happy to hear that real, effective treatments are available. Simply put, there's no reason why anyone shouldn't have a dry night - and that includes you. It's worth noting that bedwetting in adults is actually different than what children go through.

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However, this is not always the case. Bedwetting in adults while dreaming is more common than you might think, because of the social taboos against discussing this issue. The first important thing is to try not to be ashamed of it. Peeing while sleeping is a completely involuntary act; it is not your fault and can be managed. The bladder is simply a muscular storage sack, which holds urine until it is ready to be released into the urethra — which is a tube connecting the bladder to the outside of the body. As the bladder contracts to release the urine, the urinary sphincter relaxes, allowing the urine to exit the body.


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Obstructive sleep apnea OSA is a problem in which your breathing pauses during sleep. This occurs because of narrowed or blocked airways. When you sleep, all of the muscles in your body become more relaxed. This includes the muscles that help keep your throat open so air can flow into your lungs. Normally, your throat remains open enough during sleep to let air pass by.



If you wake during the night to pee, you may be interested in learning about the common causes of this occurrence. What is nocturia? What are some of the potential causes? Why is it more common as we get older?