Why Did I Pee the Bed at 17?

Primary enuresis is much more common. 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.

Is it normal to wet the bed at 17?

It isn't uncommon for some people to wet the bed well into the teen years. Genetics, health conditions, psychological turmoil, and daily sleep and dietary patterns can all be factors. Your teen is likely to outgrow the problem in time. In the meanwhile, small changes to daily routines could make a difference.

How common is teenage bedwetting?

I also run a private Facebook support group just for parents of teens and tweens. Interestingly, about 3% of children wet the bed at age 9, according to a survey of more than 16,000 children. In other words, very few children spontaneously outgrow bedwetting in the tween and teen years.