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Does PANDAS Cause Urinary Incontinence?

My 9 year old son was diagnosed with P.A.N.D.A.S 3 weeks ago (he is currently on penicillin). He has never had trouble with restroom issues but has urinated and soiled his pants on seperate occasions since his last dr s visit. He is going to see the dr in 2 weeks but should I be worried about this new possible symptom?

posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014

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Keep me posted

Pediatrician, Dr. Archana Verma's Response

Hi
Welcome to the HCM
I understand your concerns. PANDA syndrome is associated with acute behavioural and neuropsychiatric changes. Bed wetting and incontinence is a part of the spectrum of this syndrome. So, you should definitely discuss them along with the other details on next visit to your doctor.
Don't worry as many cases do improve completely with proper cognitive behavioural therapy and medications such as SSRI.

Hopefully this will help you. I would be happy to help you in any further questions.
Take care

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