Table of Contents Urinary Incontinence & Bed-Wetting How Does the Urinary System Work? What Causes Nighttime Incontinence? What Causes Daytime Incontinence? What Treats or Cures Incontinence? Points to Remember Keeping on Top of Your Condition Additional Resources

Bed-Wetting

In the United States, at least 13 million people have problems holding urine until they can get to a toilet. This loss of urinary control is called "urinary incontinence", "bed-wetting" or just "incontinence." Although it affects many young people, it usually disappears naturally over time, which suggests that bedwetting, for some people, may be a normal part of growing up. No matter when it happens or how often it happens, bedwetting causes great distress. It may get in the way of a good night's sleep and is embarrassing when it happens during the day. That's why it is important to understand that occasional incontinence is a normal part of growing up and that treatment is available for most children who have difficulty controlling their bladders.