Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
What Causes Urinary Incontinence In An Autism Child?
my son has autism. he takes supplements - multi vitamins; curcumin, it D and omega 3 s and 6 s oil (Body Bio oil. He never seems to need to pee when he s in the van to school. But when he wants to escape an activity he asks to urinate. We went to a concert tonight. He needed before the concert. He peed at intermission and had to leave the concert hall early to pee again. I don t get it.....when he s doing something he enjoys he can last hours......when not, he asks to use the bathroom
Thu, 7 Jul 2016
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
The fact that there are periods where he does not need to urinate frequently implies that this frequency is psychogenic- meaning it is not due to a physical problem.
Anxiety, stress or any emotional distress can affect urinary frequency so this may be the case for him.
When he is in a setting that he is comfortable, happy and relaxed, he holds his urine.
He is capable of doing it but does not.
If he sees a psychologist, they may be able to help with this.
I hope this helps
The fact that there are periods where he does not need to urinate frequently implies that this frequency is psychogenic- meaning it is not due to a physical problem.
Anxiety, stress or any emotional distress can affect urinary frequency so this may be the case for him.
When he is in a setting that he is comfortable, happy and relaxed, he holds his urine.
He is capable of doing it but does not.
If he sees a psychologist, they may be able to help with this.
I hope this helps
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....