It is not unusual for teenagers to experience a return to bedwetting at times of stress or emotional upheaval. Although this may seem incredibly embarrassing, this is not something that you should hide from your parents. I find most parents are incredibly supportive and would hate to think of you trying to manage this on your own. When it comes to dealing with your bedwetting the first thing you need to think about is what has caused this change – up until now you have had good bladder control, so something must be different. A return to bedwetting may result from emotional stress related to school exams or bullying or disrupted sleep patterns. The fact that you have started to wear DryNites should not have any direct impact on the frequency of your wetting. If stress is the cause then we often find the bedwetting stops when whatever is causing the stress is dealt with or disappears. There are a number of physical problems that may cause a sudden increase in wetting – this can be as simple as a urinary tract infection or constipation, or something more serious like the onset of diabetes so it is very important that you speak with your parents and have them make an appointment for you to see your GP for a full medical assessment.

Regards, Dr Cathrine

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