Bedwetting can be very upsetting and awkward for children and teens, particularly as they get older. Nonetheless, this condition, also known as nocturnal incontinence, is relatively common, occurring in 12% to 25% of four-year-olds, 7% to 10% of eight-year-olds and 2% to 3% of 12-year-olds1. Even teenagers may wet the…
Most commonly known as bedwetting, nocturnal enuresis is the involuntary passing of urine at night1. While bedwetting is usually experienced by children2, it’s also relatively common in older individuals; in fact, 0.5-1% of adults wet the bed3. It’s even more common as you age, especially if you have other conditions,…
How to manage an overactive bladder at night
- 05/04/2022
Urinating frequently at night is fairly common, with 1 in 3 adults over 30 making at least two trips to the loo each night1. Nonetheless, an overactive bladder at night, known in medical circles as nocturia, can be bothersome, particularly if it’s preventing you from getting sleep. So, we’ve gathered…
Despite being a fairly common issue affecting 10 to 20% of Europeans1, urinary incontinence (or bladder weakness) remains a little-discussed topic.In addition, poor mental health (perhaps linked to this taboo) can both cause2and be caused by3 incontinence. To combat this, here are our top tips for improving your mental health…
What causes UTIs in infants?
- 04/12/2022
Urinary tract infections (or UTIs) are among the most common infections in young children1; in fact, UTIs cause 7% of fevers in infants2. However, it can be difficultto tell if your little one has a urinary tract infection, as symptoms can be vague, and babies and toddlers may not be…
