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Bed Wetting Products: What You Should Know

Monday, August 9th, 2010

Bed wetting, or enuresis, is a common problem affecting 1% of the population over the age of 15. Bed wetting is more common in children, with 15 to 20% of five and six-year-old youngsters experiencing the problem. Sometimes the problem persists into adulthood for unknown reasons. Bed wetting may occur only occasionally, or it may occur on a more regular basis. The problem can be a source of embarrassment but can often be treated with behavior modification or medication. Bed wetting products can protect against nighttime accidents and protect your mattress.

To protect your mattress if you or someone you love suffers from enuresis, you may want to consider some of the following bed wetting products:

Premium Super Bed Pads - These disposable pads are highly absorbent and are suitable for moderate to heavy incontinence.
They are made from quilted wadding, which is comfortable to lie on, and they contain a very absorbent core which wicks fluid away from the body. They are rustle-free, guaranteeing you a restful sleep and the peace of mind which comes from knowing that your mattress is fully protected in case of an accident.

Heavy Duty Waterproof Mattress Cover - These washable mattress covers protect your entire mattress with fully fitted ends. Supremely comfortable to lie on, these mattress covers can be easily washed in a washing machine, making them an economical choice in mattress protection.

Unisex Supreme Disposable Pants - Some people who suffer from enuresis prefer to wear disposable incontinence pants that can easily be disposed of in the morning should an accident occur, or reused if dry. These incontinence pants are comfortable to wear and are highly absorbent.

Bed wetting products protect your mattress and allow you to relax while you sleep, knowing that your mattress is protected should an accident occur. DryForLife has a full line of incontinence products available designed specifically to help manage any bed wetting situation.

Waterproof Mattress Protection Help Manage Nocturnal Enuresis

Sunday, May 16th, 2010

Sometimes nocturnal enuresis, or bedwetting, does not go away. The problem is never solved, and the exact cause is never identified. When this happens, at some point a person accepts the possibility of forever while continuing to hope for a cure. When a child is still young they do not grasp the social stigma that accompanies wearing a diaper to bed, but by the time they are a young teen, they are all too aware of the embarrassment of the situation and the need for some sort or waterproof mattress protection.

It is interesting that humans are not ashamed to wear glasses or hearing aids, but wearing a diaper to bed is something to be pitied or, worse yet, ridiculed. In very young children bedwetting is extremely common, and every child develops at their own rate when it comes to just about everything including walking, talking and continence. Because toilet training usually happens at such an early age, we naturally relate the need for bedwetting protection to very small children or babies.

However, for some people, bedwetting remains an issue for their entire lives. It is not a choice; it is a symptom, even when the underlying cause remains a mystery. If parents try everything that their doctor recommends, and still their child continues to have bedwetting problems, then it is simply a practical decision for them to use some sort or waterproof mattress protection. Whether it is having the child continue to wear a diaper or using protective mattress covers or both, at some point the issue begins to take on the mantle of maintenance rather that of a cure.

After putting a child through all of the treatments and cures to help curtail bedwetting like alarms, limiting fluid intake and various medications, when nothing is working, there is a point where learning to live with this condition is far preferable to waking up every morning drenched from a nocturnal accident. While bedwetting is generally accepted behavior for the very young or the very old, there are also certain conditions that cause otherwise healthy children to battle nocturnal enuresis. For some people, it simply becomes a disease that has to be managed like any other physical impairment.

Nocturnal enuresis is a health problem, and it cannot always be cured. Sometimes it simply must be managed, and that is when the need for quality incontinence care products becomes important. Whether it is waterproof mattress protection, pants or pads, having the right incontinence products can help to take some of the stress out of dealing with this problem. At DryForLife we have been helping our customers successfully deal with incontinence issues for over forty years.

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Staying Positive and Supportive when Dealing with Bedwetting Enuresis

Saturday, May 1st, 2010

Enuresis is the clinical name for releasing urine from the bladder, and nocturnal enuresis or bedwetting enuresis is simpply known as bedwetting. Generally, once a person is past the age of five, they have attained full bladder control during the daytime and at night. Primary bedwetting enuresis refers to a child who has never been toilet trained, and secondary bedwetting enruesis refers to a child who was toilet trained for at least six months and is now wetting the bed during the night.

Up until about the age of six bedwetting is very common in children. About twenty percent of five and six year old children continue to wet the bed, and boys are far more likely to have the problem than girls. For most children that continue to wet the bed after the age of six, there is no specific reason that doctors can point to as the cause. There seems to be a genetic link to the problem, because about three quarters of children who wet the bed have a sibling or parent who suffered from the same problem. Since it is passed through a family more often than not, researchers have finally found a genetic predisposition for bedwetting enuresis.

While the genetic predisposition for bedwetting exists, it can also have social, medical or psychological roots. For example, a medical problem could consist of diabetes, kidney disease or chronic constipation. Social and psychological causes could be triggered by problems at school or an unstable home life. There are also problems that children generally outgrow, and some children just take a little longer than others. For example, some kids are simply, really heavy sleepers while others take a little longer than normal to develop full control of their bladder muscles. Problems can also occur when a child’s system does not produce enough antidiuretic hormone, which concentrates urine during sleep so that urine volume is greatly reduced during the night. A medical examination can determine if treatment is indicated.

There are many different ways that you can go about helping your child deal with their bedwetting enuresis problems, and while you work through the process remember to stay positive an encouraging. By finding quality products that help to make dealing with accidents less traumatic you can go a long way towards maintaining and repairing your child’s self confidence. At DryForLife we help our customers find the perfect products, like a mattress cover, to manage bedwetting situations, and selections can be discreetly delivered right to your front door.

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Patience is the Key with Bed Wetting Enuresis

Sunday, March 14th, 2010

While it is probably nothing to worry about, it should not be ignored either. Bed wetting enuresis describes when a child has bed wetting accidents after the normal age of toilet training, which is usually by about age six. While it is a common childhood problem, no one really knows what causes bed wetting.

It does tend to run in families, so if one of the parents had a problem with nocturnal enuresis when growing up, it is quite common for their child to experience the same problem. Sometimes the problem occurs because the bladder simply is not large enough to hold an entire night’s worth of urine, and for other children, their nerve endings do not sense when the bladder is full.

When a child has been successfully toilet trained and then starts bed wetting, it definitely needs your immediate attention. This pattern can be the harbinger of a new stress such as a disruption in family life like moving, death or divorce. It is common for children who have been sexually abused to start wetting the bed. Illness or infection can also cause this problem, so it is vitally important to have a doctor evaluate the situation when a child regresses into bed wetting.

For children who have never been completely toilet trained, there are several ways that you can handle the problem. Even though most children will eventually outgrow bed wetting, it may cause them embarrassment, and they may want to help the process along. Using a bed wetting alarm is one way for a child to learn to awaken when they need to go to the bathroom. The alarm is worn on the child’s underwear or pajamas, and at the first hint of moisture an alarm sounds to awaken the child. The idea is for the alarm to help condition the child to awaken during the night when they need to go to the bathroom.

Another treatment method is medication, though it is not appropriate for all cases. Your doctor will be the best judge of whether medication is the right course of action for your child. Medication may come in very handy for a special sleepover or a week at camp, so it may be a short term option as well.

As you and your child work through this challenge, be supportive, and reassure them that the problem will get better in time. Limit fluids just before bedtime, and always have your child go to the bathroom before sending them off to bed. While you can use protective mattress covers to protect the bed, you do not want to put your child in diapers during the night, because it indicates that bed wetting is not a problem, and it can be demoralizing for your child. When your child has an accident have them help you change the sheets, and above all be patient and keep a positive attitude.

If you are concerned about your child’s bed wetting enuresis it is always a good idea to discuss the problem with your child’s doctor, and they can rule out any physical problems like illness or injury.

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Bed Wetting Alarms Get Good Results

Friday, March 5th, 2010

If you have a child that is having problems mastering that last little piece of toilet training and staying dry throughout the night, take heart, because this problem is fairly common. By the time a child is about six years old, they have normally developed the ability to sleep through the night without needing to go to the bathroom, and if they do need to go to the bathroom, their bladder sends a message to the brain which awakens them so that they can get up and go to the bathroom.

Modifying behavior by limiting fluid intake several hours before bedtime and using a bed wetting alarm can be very successful in training your child to stay dry throughout the night. These alarms are attach to a child’s pajamas or underwear in an area where you would expect the first drops of wetness to occur. As soon as the monitor senses moisture, the alarm sounds and wakes the child prompting them to get out of bed to go to the bathroom. Over time a child learns to feel a full bladder, and they will get up to go to the bathroom before the alarm sounds.

When you are looking for a bed wetting alarm notice how it attaches to the child. For example, does it come with its own special pair of underwear, of does it attach to the child’s underwear. You can also find a pad style alarm for those who would rather not have the alarm attached to their clothing.

Once the alarm sounds, it needs to be silenced, and there are different styles of alarms available with different shut offs. Removing the sensor from wetness and hitting a reset button is a common setup. This two step routine keeps the alarm from being turned off accidentally. You can also find wireless alarms which require getting out of bed and turning off the alarm at the base unit on the wall.

The alarm itself can be worn on the shoulder, be placed on the bedside table or across the room. Having the sound close to the ear is great if the child will hear the alarm and get up to urinate. However, if they still need prompting from their parents, then having a wall mounted unit may be easier for everyone, the child and parents, to hear.

These bed wetting alarms are also available with other sensory stimulation like vibration, which simply makes the alarm more effective. The vibration acts like the gentle shaking of the shoulder. Of course if your child is a very sound sleeper, then having a volume control is essential. Top volume is usually needed when both parent and child need to respond to the alarm. When your child first starts using the alarm, you will want to help and guide them with its use. If your child is a very sound sleeper, you will want to make sure that the alarm awakens them. So when you hear the alarm, you need to quickly awaken your child.

As you are working with your child to put the finishing touches on toilet training, you may want to enlist the assistance of some protective coverings for your mattresses, or even a disposable mattress pad. DryForLife is happy to advise you on products that may help make your situation easier to manage, and you can order them online or over the phone. Then they are delivered right to your home with fast, convenient shipping.

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A Positive Approach to Enuresis Treatment

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

Enuresis, or bed wetting, happens when a child over the age of about six accidentally urinates. While this involuntary urination can happen any time, either during the day or during the night, the more typical problem in children is nighttime enuresis, and the enuresis treatment for nighttime bed wetting is behavior training o5 drugs, or both..

If your child is having a nighttime accident, two or more times per month, then they are suffering from enuresis. Two of the most common reactions that parents have when an older child is bed wetting are to either do nothing at all or to punish the child. Both of these approaches are absolutely no help at all. Instead of leaving the child to figure the problem out on their own, let them know that this problem is common, and then get them some help.

The first line of assistance can come from you. Begin by regulating their bathroom times during waking hours so that they are not having to hold urine for an extended period of time. Always have your child go to the bathroom before going to sleep, and reduce liquids several hours before going to bed.

This type of behavior modification is the most successful when your child is between five and eight years old. While it may not solve the problem, it is a sensible place to start, and coupling it with positive reinforcement can work. However, when it does not work you can employ the use of a bed wetting alarm. These small alarms awaken the child when it is time for the child to go to the bathroom. It may take a couple of months to fully train your child, but bed wetting alarms have a really high success rate if they are used properly and consistently.

There are also drugs that are very effective for enuresis treatment. Some medications decrease the volume of urine that is produced during sleep, and it has been used with very good results. A doctor may prescribe this type of medication for a time, and then stop to see if the problem has righted itself.

All children develop at different rates, and remaining dry throughout the night is essentially the last stage of toilet training. After the age of six if a child is still wetting the bed at night, then they are considered to have nocturnal enuresis.

There are two types of enuresis, primary and secondary. Primary enuresis occurs when a child has never been completely toilet trained. Frequently the cause for primary enuresis is that the body is making more urine than the bladder can hold, and the child does not awaken to go to the bathroom. The child’s brain has not learned to respond to the wake up signal when the bladder is full.

Secondary enuresis occurs when a child has been completely toilet trained for at least six months. When a child suffers from secondary enuresis, the problem could be physical, emotional or a change in sleep patterns. Normally when a child is suffering from secondary enuresis, a doctor will not begin treating the child until they know what the cause of the problem is.

If your child is suffering from enuresis, it is important to get the righe enuresis treatment and use the right products to help your child avoid accidental embarrassment. Whether your are looking for nighttime mattress protection or protective undergarments for your child, DryForLife has been helping people find just the right products to suit their situation for over forty years. You can order by phone or online, and have the products shipped directly to your home quickly and discretely.

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Adult Bedwetting: Causes and Management

Thursday, November 12th, 2009

Nocturnal enuresis or bedwetting is the involuntary voiding of urine during sleep after the age at which bladder control is normally established. Both men and women can suffer from uncontrollable bedwetting. Often, adults who wet their beds refuse to discuss their discomfort even with their own doctors because they feel embarrassed. This is a rather unfortunate mistake because your doctor can give you advice on ways to improve symptoms as well as possible treatments for bedwetting.

Bedwetting is a complex disorder because many factors are thought to play a significant part. Bedwetting that occurs in adulthood may either be persistent primary enuresis or secondary enuresis.

Primary nocturnal enuresis begins during childhood, where nighttime dryness has not been achieved for longer than six months. If this is not resolved during childhood or teenage years, it is quite likely that bedwetting will persist into adulthood.

The causes of primary nocturnal enuresis may be any of the following:

Strong genetic predisposition - The exact mechanism for the inheritance of the disorder is still unknown.
Insufficient production of anti-diuretic hormone (ADH) at night - Your ADH level normally increases during the night, causing your body to produce a smaller total volume of urine during sleep. If your ADH level is not high enough, urine production is increased.
Abnormalities of the urinary bladder - Some nocturnal enuresis sufferers have smaller than normal bladders.
Psychological factors - Stress and other psychological issues have long been thought to play a part in bedwetting.

Secondary enuresis occurs when a person has established bladder control for a period of six months, and begins wetting the bed again.

The causes of secondary enuresis may be any of the following:

Diabetes
Chronic constipation
Urinary tract infection
Urinary tract stones
Prostate enlargement
Bladder cancer
Neurological disorders

Age or illness can weaken the muscles that control the flow of urine to your urethra. If these muscles weaken, you may leak urine during sleep, or you may be unable to stop the flow of urine when your bladder is full.

Adults who suffered from spinal cord trauma from a fall, auto accident, or other traumatic event may also be at risk for secondary enuresis. Anxiety or other emotional disorders are considered as rare causes of adult bedwetting.

Some medications that can cause a deep sleep can lead to adult bedwetting. Such medicines do not enable a person to wake when the urge to urinate occurs.

Management Options for Adult Bedwetting

Adult bedwetting needs to be evaluated by your doctor. If you have relatives suffering from adult enuresis, you need to encourage them to talk about their problem. Their concerns must be treated sensitively, and they must be gently persuaded to seek medical attention. There are a number of treatment and condition management options for bedwetting. These include medications, programs to change the sleep pattern, and exercises to improve the bladder control.

Many adults suffering from bedwetting find absorbent pads, protective underwear and waterproof mattress pads to be extremely helpful. These products promote comfort and at the same time ease clean up of bedwetting incidents. DryForLife supplies incontinence pads, which may be ordered online and delivered discreetly right to your front door.

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