Question
I found a hollow spot on the back of my buttocks and went to Beijing Children’s Hospital the next day for a consultation. At that time, I didn’t determine it as a spinal cord defect. I’ve always had problems with bedwetting since I was little, and I still can’t control my urine, and it comes out urgently.
Answer
Neurogenic bladder caused by spinal cord defects must be treated with surgery, and the younger the patient, the better. We generally treat patients within 2-3 months after birth. So if an MRI shows abnormalities within the spinal canal, such as tethered cord, surgery is required. See: Dr. Dong’s Neurosurgery Space, examples of spinal cord defects. Children have weaker physical resistance, so they are more prone to pediatric spinal cord defects. For parents, don’t rush; you should take your child to a professional hospital for examination and treatment in a timely manner. Also, pay attention to regular check-ups for your child and take symptomatic medication under the doctor’s guidance.