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Is it common for pseudoseizures to cause a lose of bladder control?

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No: Loss of bladder or bowel control is one way that physicians distinguish between a true epileptic seizure and a pseudoseizure. However, underlying psychological stresses that lead to pseudoseizures could be severe enough to cause this as well. A physical exam from your physician could help determine if you have a worsening seizure disorder, urologic problem, or psychological condition.

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Dr. James Fox answered

No: It is not common to lose bladder control with pseudo-seizures. That is more likely to occur with seizures. Pseudo seizures often occur due to a stressful situation, they are unconscious in origin, but they have no neurological findings. They have no post-ictal phase as typical seizures do (like loss of bladder control) and may be treated effectively with therapy.

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