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Can anxiety cause a bowel movement in your sleep that you are completely unaware of and do not wake up during?

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Not likely: If such an incidence occurs again, please consult your doctor for an evaluation. Anxiety is not associated with fecal incontinence.

Answered 7/5/2014

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Dr. Arthur Heller answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

No: Lots of things might, but anxiety alone wouldn't. See your doc. Get checked for infections, inflammation, dietary issues, etc.

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/6/2014

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