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What would cause my dementia patient to have a bm in her sleep everynight at almost the same time and she is totally unaware. no accidents while awake?

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Dr. Felix Brizuela answered

Specializes in Neurology

From demenia: Incontinence is not uncommon in certain dementias, but I would look into an EEG to make sure that they are not having seizures, which are more common nocturnally and dementia patients are at increased risk of.

Answered 6/30/2016

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