bedwetting at 13!

[roze_x_girl]

i am 13, a female, and i have had kidney and bladder infections virtually all my life. i am on constant antibiotics but nothing seems to be fighting it off. not only this, i have a bedwetting problem. i have never been dry at night and it feels like i never will be. are these two things related? i have also had MRI scans and lots of otheer tests too. please help!!

[angieskidney]

Just wanted to add that I would get a creatinine check (blood lab work) to rule out any kidney function deterioration due to numerous infections as it sounds like you are telling my life story ;) I have never had diabetes and was not diagnosed soon enough. I was told they could have prevented my eventual kidney disease if I had been diagnosed soon enough. Doesn't hurt to get tested.

[angieskidney]

You are not alone. I wet the bed til I was 16. I thought it would never stop. I was embarrassed and didn't sleep at any sleep overs. It was discovered that I had Kidney Disease. When I had my kidneys removed due to too many infections caused by reflux I never yet the bed again a day in my life. I am no 34.

[Vanessa Lacuesta]

Hi,

We have to determine the underlying cause of the enuresis or bed wetting. If this is due to a structural or anatomic problem then the problem has to be fixed. Will you be bedwetting forever? I can not give you a definite answer since I really am not acquainted with your complete medical history and test results. However, there are several ways to manage and treat enuresis and it is important to know the definite cause of your condition. Treating the definite cause will treat the enuresis.

Your physician is the best person to give you an answer for this. I hope things are better now. I know you are worried about this but do stay positive and get to learn more about this condition. Do not hesitate to ask your physician questions regarding anything which concerns you.

[roze_x_girl]

please write back to ^^^. thanks x

[roze_x_girl]

hi, ok thanks.

my parents are fully supportive of this, yes. i have seen many different doctors.

what is the next step because we have tried loads of different antibiotics. i am on trimethoprim at the moment.

is there anything that i can do to stop infection getting inside?

will i be bewdetting forever?

[Vanessa Lacuesta]

Hi,

Yes, bedwetting may lead to infections since this allows urine to dry in the area. At night, you may not wake up to wash and clean the genitals due to bedwetting. This may encourage bacterial growth and invasion. Urinary tract infections start in the urethra and these organisms will ascend and affect other parts of the urinary tract.

As with diabetes, you are still young. Diabetes in most cases is acquired and affects the older age group. However, there is such a thing as type 1 or juvenile diabetes. Diabetes is diagnosed by taking your fasting blood sugar level.

Are you currently assessed with your bedwetting? It is important that you always inform your parents or guardian for any concerns.

It is good to know that you are fine emotionally. Just keep us posted for anything and we will see how we can help.

[roze_x_girl]

thankyou.

no, i am not going through any emotional stages of my life. im really happy. i have never been dry ant night so i got to about the age of 3 and was still bedwetting and it has just carried on. i have always had an underlying infection. however it sometimes flares up and i have been known to have to be rushed into hospital- but that doesn't happen so much now.

what are the symptoms of diabetes?

so are you saying that the bedwetting could be causing the UTI's?

thanks again.

[Vanessa Lacuesta]

Hello.

I know this really concerns you. Enuresis or bedwetting has both structural and psychological factors involved . With this in mind, may I ask when was the first time you experienced bedwetting? What were the circumtances that surrounded the first incident? Any problems at home, school or with relatonships ? Any changes in your life lately?

Underlying disease conditions like diabetes, urinary tract infections, hormonal problems and genetics may play a role here. In your case, you have been diagnosed with repeated urinary tract infection in the past. Was the diagnosis made by your physician? At this point, the presence of the infection may cause the enuresis but it may also be the other way around.

As there are two types of enuresis, the primary and the secondary. Primary enuresis is given as a diagnosis when underlying physical causes have been ruled out. This includes structural defects or abnormalities in the urinary tract. Secondary enuresis is due to an underlying disease process like an infection or diabetes. In your case ,you have been repeatedly diagnosed with UTI but your scans came out normal. Now, your physician needs to establish that the enuresis is not actually due to the underlying infections but may in fact cause the infections.

Have you been assessed along this line?

Discuss this with your parents or guardian so you may be guided accordingly. A referral to a therapist will also look into the psychological and emotional bases of your condition.

I hope this answered your question and do please keep us posted for anything.




i just have some questions :

When have you first experineced bedwetting?

What were the smptoms and

[roze_x_girl]

p.s= the scans and tests came out clear...