What Causes Bed Wetting With Headache And Eye Strain In A Child?

Posted on Mon, 19 Sep 2016

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Question : My 10 year old daughter has Chiari I and had decompression surgery at age 6. In the past couple of months she has started bed wetting, with an increase in headaches and eye strain.

Answered by Dr. Kathy Robinson (28 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
see doctor

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for your comments.
With Chiari there is always a chance of re-accumulation of pressure in the brain so any possibly brain related symptoms should be investigated quickly to avoid further injury.
The bed wetting may not be related but the headaches and eye strain are concerning.
She needs to see her doctor or neurologist as soon as possible.
They will likely want to get an MRI of her brain to see what is going on.
None of this may be related to her Chiari malformation but if they are then she will need a procedure to decrease the pressure again.
Regards,
Dr. Robinson

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Kathy Robinson (5 minutes later)

Thank you so much. We have an appointment scheduled with her surgeon. Would you like me to update you as to the outcome?

Answered by Dr. Kathy Robinson (47 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
yes, please do

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for the follow up.
I would love to hear the outcome. I hope it is nothing serious
Regards,
Dr. Robinson

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar