Nocturial enuresis

Depending on the circumstances, your doctor may recommend the following to identify any underlying cause of bed-wetting and help determine treatment:

Physical exam

Discussion of symptoms, fluid intake, family history, bowel and bladder habits, and problems associated with bed-wetting

Urine tests to check for signs of an infection or diabetes

X-rays or other imaging tests of the kidneys or bladder to look at the structure of the urinary tract

Other types of urinary tract tests or assessments, as needed

Bedwetting that stems from a medical condition requires treatment beyond just lifestyle adjustments. Medications can treat a variety of conditions of which bedwetting is a symptom. For example:

Antibiotics can eliminate UTIs.

Anticholinergic drugs can calm an irritated bladder.

Desmopressin acetate increases levels of ADH to slow nighttime urine production.

Medications that block dihydrotestosterone (DHT) can reduce swelling of the prostate gland.