embaressed after drinking

[nate08]

I am 20 years old and I would say I started drinking once or twice a week and age 17.  My problem which just started occuring a little over a month ago is that when I drink alcohol, I guess mostly beer, if I have 10 or more in a night I end up wetting myself while sleeping.  This has just occured recently and was never a problem before.  I tested it out with water one day as well and drank a lot over a 3 hour period and then proceeded to go to bed.  I woke up in the morning and realized I wet myself.  Is this a prostate problem?

[Ash Tewari, MD, M.Ch.]

Your incontinence is most likely due to the volume of liquid you are consuming. Given your age, it is unlikely to be related to your prostate.

I would advise you to not drink alcohol for a period of time to see if symptoms resolve.

Best,

AKT

[nate08]

thanks a bunch.  I'll try your advice.