‘I Poop the Bed While I Sleep. What’s Going On?’ — Ask Dr. Harry Fisch

For the past week, Quentin has been constipated during the day, but at night, he’s incontinent and poops his bed while he’s asleep. What could cause this sudden onset of incontinence?

Dr. Fisch’s advice:

That is very scary, Quentin. That’s a really big problem.

If you haven't had any drastic changes to your diet, discomfort in your back or haven't started any new medications recently then I’m actually quite worried. Pooping your bed at night is not a normal thing. I’m worried that you could have a neurological problem.

People who have spinal cord problems can have those same symptoms. What you have is so serious, it’s something that requires immediate attention. You need to go see a doctor right away.

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