wet oneself (third-person singular simple present wets oneself, present participle wetting oneself, simple past and past participle wet oneself) To lose control of one's bladder and involuntarily urinate into one's clothing.
wet (oneself)
Literally, to urinate while wearing one's clothing. I had to go to the bathroom so bad that I'd nearly wet myself by the time I made it home. Sarah has just finished potty training, but she still wets herself from time to time. 2. To laugh hysterically or uncontrollably.
Grab a good handful of paper towels from the bathroom. Lightly wet some of them with a little soap and water, but keep the rest dry. (If there are no paper towels, use toilet paper.) Soak up the mess, wipe it down with the wet towels, and dry with the rest of the towels.
If you drink too much, you might wet yourself, or “urinate on yourself,” a sense of wet dating to the 1920s.
Bed-wetting that starts in adulthood (secondary enuresis) is uncommon and requires medical evaluation. Causes of adult bed-wetting may include: A blockage (obstruction) in part of the urinary tract, such as from a bladder stone or kidney stone. Bladder problems, such as small capacity or overactive nerves.
And, anxiety is a risk factor for developing incontinence. The same appears to be true with other mental health issues, like depression, which is also a risk factor for developing incontinence. Several studies have linked depression to urinary incontinence in women especially.
But when anxiety reaches its absolute peak, some people experience a loss of bladder control, also known as "incontinence." It's one of the most distressing and embarrassing anxiety symptoms, and if it ever happens to you, it becomes something you fear for possibly the rest of your life.
A variety of physical or emotional reasons can cause daytime wetting. In younger children in particular, they may be so busy playing or doing their work that they simply forget to use the toilet or leave it too late. They may also be in a hurry when going to the toilet and do not completely empty their bladder.
someone who has a weak character and does not express any forceful opinions: Come on Tom, don't be such a wet!
to urinate in your clothes: Tilly had wet her pants so I was looking for somewhere to change her. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
Wetlook clothing is that which looks shiny and thus appears to be wet. The term wetlook also refers to the act of getting wet while wearing clothes, and the enjoyment of having oneself or others do so, often as a form of sexual excitement.
Bedwetting in teenagers and young adults can be more complex than in children. You must talk to a health professional with special training in bladder problems. You should see a doctor, continence nurse advisor or continence physiotherapist. This health professional will review the problem.
Causes of urinary incontinence
Total incontinence may be caused by a problem with the bladder from birth, a spinal injury, or a small, tunnel like hole that can form between the bladder and a nearby area (fistula). Certain things can increase the chances of urinary incontinence, including: pregnancy and vaginal birth.
An overactive bladder causes your muscles in your bladder to squeeze (contract) more often than they should. This makes you feel like you have to pee before your bladder is actually full. The squeezed bladder also causes your sphincter muscle inside your urethra (the tube that carries urine out of your body) to relax.
OAB patients with depression reported more severe urinary incontinence symptoms, greater bother and more impact on quality of life compared to those without depression.
Hormonal Causes
The body produces an antidiuretic hormone at night called ADH, which slows the kidney's production of urine while you sleep. In people with enuresis, this hormone is not produced in significant enough quantities to slow the production of urine, which often leads to bedwetting.
An infection in the urine (urinary tract infection, 'UTI') can sometimes cause bed wetting. Stress or anxiety can also cause the problem, which might last long after the stress has gone. If you start bed wetting again as an adult and this persists, it could be the result of a more serious underlying problem.
There are two types of anxiety urination. There is instant urination that genuinely occurs during moments of complete terror, and there is frequent urination, which is the sensation of needing to urinate often without necessarily drinking excess water/liquid.
The risk for urinary incontinence among women with cognitive deficits is 1.5- to 3.4-fold higher than for women without mental disorders. The most common form is stress incontinence (50 %), followed by mixed stress-urge incontinence (40 %) and purely urge incontinence (OAB = overactive bladder, 20 %).
Though incontinence is "more common than you might think," it's not normal says Brubaker, who sees teens, and women in their 20s, 30s, or older with this issue. "You don't have to put up with it. There are often simple solutions that work."
Secondary enuresis in older children or teens should be evaluated by a doctor. Bedwetting in this age group could be a sign of a urinary tract infection or other health problems, neurological issues (related to the brain), stress, or other issues.
Bedwetting (nocturnal enuresis) in adults may be a sign of an underlying health condition. Nighttime accidents can be due to urinary tract problems, diabetes, sleep apnea, Parkinson's disease, hormones, and certain medications, and should be assessed by a healthcare provider.
It's actually a fairly common problem for kids with ADHD. They're about three times as likely to have bedwetting trouble than other kids. It's not totally clear why. Some researchers think it's because bedwetting and ADHD are both linked to a delay in the development of the central nervous system.