As we get older, we often experience conditions of incontinence due to many factors, such as injuries that cause weakening of the pelvic muscles, women who have had a heavy vaginal birth and others. Some people also suffer from stress or gastrointestinal infections that cause an involuntary loss of urine when they sneeze, cough, or laugh. At night, the problem of bed-wetting become more prominent because of the position in which we sleep, causing a large amount of urine to leak out of diapers.
Incontinence can also affect people emotionally. The involuntary loss of urine can become so serious that they are afraid of leaving their homes, losing their social invitations and friends, and even losing their jobs.
To prevent leakage at night, you can try these following tips to get a good sleep without needing to worry:-
1. Switch diapers frequently Urine is acidic, and can cause rashes if it remains in contact with the skin for a long time. It is important to understand that you may need to change diapers every three hours. Although sometimes people tend to ignore this, it is necessary to change your diaper if you feel a leakage at night. Keep in mind that delaying the change of a soiled diaper can cause rashes and skin irritation.
To sleep peacefully, switch diapers frequently and try different brands, to find one that is perfect for you.
2. Use extra-absorbent overnight diaper If you are an extremely heavy wetter, especially at night, use diapers from trusted absorbent brands that can work for a long stretch – over night.
A diaper should be tight, but not to the point, that wearing them causes discomfort. If the layer is too large for the user, there may be gaps between the skin and the layer of the diaper, which can cause liquids to leak.
Also, use adult pull-ups if it is frustrating to change diaper from time to time. Pull-ups are amazing as they can hold more urine than other run of the mill diapers.
3. Limit fluid intake Do not drink too much water or any other fluids just before you go to bed. Consuming fluids raise the need to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night, which will only make your sleep worse. Do not limit liquids, but drink plain water. Some people are more likely to wet their bed at night after drinking sugary, carbonated, or caffeinated drinks.
4. Put a waterproof sheet on the bed Use a reusable or even disposable mat to protect bedding. Place this layer of protection in between you and the sheets of your bed.
5. Wear correct size diaper Resizing your diaper can make a significant difference to your comfort. However, first you must find the right products for your immediate and future needs. Always use better quality and superior absorbent substrate to keep bedding and other surfaces dry and safe. Instead of investing in disposable diapers, you can look for sturdy reusable products instead. These cloth diapers are available in many shapes and sizes and are a good way to prevent diaper leakage in adults.
If there are any leaks, you may need to get yourself a diaper in a different size. Red marks on your skin may indicate that the size of your current diaper is small, while spaces or gaps indicate that the one you have on is larger than what you need. A wrong size diaper is the most common reason for leaks.
6. Escalate pelvic floor muscle capacity Pelvic floor muscle exercises help you strengthen your pelvic floor muscles. If you do not know how to do pelvic floor muscle exercises correctly, there are videos online that would help you understand the basics. You can perform a simple search on Google or YouTube to locate videos discretely. Kegel exercises are the best ways to improve and maintain bowel and bladder function. Both men and women can perform these exercises to increase the strength of their pelvic floor and improve or even eliminate urinary incontinence.
7. Sleep in a comfortable position Sleeping on your tummy, may cause stress on the urinary bladder, causing urine to leak, especially at night. Finding a solution to nocturnal urinary incontinence may take some time. Working on your sleeping position, can help you to protect yourself from urine leaks.
8. Go frequently before bedtime If you wake up several times at night to urinate, this may indicate a more serious health problem. Consumption of an ample amount of liquids before going to bed can aggravate incontinence and cause leaks. Putting off going to the washroom especially just before sleep means that you cause your bladder to holding pee for a long time. This regularly can cause bladder muscles to weaken. Make it a habit to visit the bathroom as frequently as needed, especially before bedtime to relax your bladder. Do not use the phone or work just before you sleep, instead take a minute to visit the washroom before falling asleep.
Is it important to look out for other symptoms carefully?
People who face leakage at night are obviously suffering from incontinence or some kind of bladder issue. However, understanding the kind of incontinence they face is an actual question. The answer will provide them and their family doctor with information to understand and arrive at a good cure.
If you only focus on treatments of let us say overactive bladder, you will only focus on the bladder, not the kidneys. However, the fact remains that both organs are affected by incontinence in some way.
If you experience less severe symptoms, wait for a while and try out some of the suggestions discussed above to see if the problem disappears automatically. However, if the leakage does not stop despite several efforts, visit a doctor to get the best possible treatment.
