If you or your child over the age of five begin to experience bed-wetting, you may have a type of urinary incontinence called nocturnal incontinence. Losing control of your bladder while you sleep may cause you to be embarrassed and may wake you up afterwards, resulting in a lack of sleep. According to the Mayo Clinic and the National Library of Medicine, causes of frequent nocturnal urination include bladder disorders and certain medical conditions.
Medications
If you take medications such as diuretics, lithium or too much vitamin D, you may have frequent nighttime urination due to over-production of urine.
Hormones
Changes in hormones during pregnancy, menopause or after childbirth may weaken the sphincter that closes your bladder, resulting in frequent nocturnal urination.
UTIs
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) may cause you to urinate during your sleep due to irritations to the muscles that control your bladder.
Bladder Disease
Weakening or damage of your bladder from cancer, stroke, Parkinson's Disease or multiple sclerosis may cause a loss of bladder control during the night.
Diabetes
Diabetes may cause urination during sleep in both children and adults, especially if the condition is not under control.
Sexual Abuse
Sexual abuse may cause nocturnal urination in children and adults as a result of injuries to the urinary tract.
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