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Is Involuntary Urination After Waking Up From Sleep A Symptom Of Epilepsy?

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Question : Hi. There are times when i wake up from sleep and as soon as i open my eyes, urine starts to come out. Do you think this has to do anything with epilepsy?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (36 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Low chance to be related to epilepsy.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.

Involuntary urination in seizures happens during a seizure complicated with loss of consciousness and is noticed after seizure.

Chances that urination start before seizures are very low.
Involuntary urination or urge to urinate could happen in other conditions.

Hope this helps. If you have further questions feel free to ask.
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Is Involuntary Urination After Waking Up From Sleep A Symptom Of Epilepsy?

Brief Answer: Low chance to be related to epilepsy. Detailed Answer: Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Involuntary urination in seizures happens during a seizure complicated with loss of consciousness and is noticed after seizure. Chances that urination start before seizures are very low. Involuntary urination or urge to urinate could happen in other conditions. Hope this helps. If you have further questions feel free to ask.