What is the reason why children often defecate during sleep at night?

Patient's question:

At night on his birthday, he fell asleep and had a bowel movement at 10 o'clock. This happened once last week. Before that, he only wet the bed, but now he's also having bowel movements. What could be the reason for this?

Doctor's answer:

Hello, it's possible that the baby has already developed a habit of eating more during the day. It's best to adjust this to daytime if possible, otherwise it will be difficult to change later. I suggest taking your child to the gastroenterology department for a consultation. After the doctor performs a detailed physical examination and relevant auxiliary tests on your child, the condition can be clarified. Based on the test results, symptomatic treatment can be guided. Please cooperate actively with the doctor's treatment recommendations and wish your baby a speedy recovery. Conduct a routine stool examination and other relevant auxiliary tests for symptomatic treatment.

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