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I'm having some issues with prolonged sleep.in a person who is incontinent. should i wake her?

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Maybe: How old is the person? There are many causes of incontinence in adults, but if it is overflow from sleeping too long, them awakening to take them to the toilet might be a good idea.

Dr Ferdowsi agreed

Answered 7/20/2012

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