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Is there a connection between seizures and bowel movements?

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Dr. Arthur Heller answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Can be: Sometimes patients who have major seizures ( grand mal) are incontinent of urine and/or stool.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/8/2016

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