Treatment of a 9-Year-Old Child with Hidden Spinal Cord Defect

A 9-year-old boy suffers from a hidden spinal cord defect, often dribbling urine and unable to control it himself. Early comprehensive treatment, including non-pharmacological, pharmacological, and surgical treatments, should be initiated to alleviate pain, stiffness, and inflammation, maintain good posture, prevent deformation of the spine or joints, and correct malformed joints when necessary, in order to improve the patient’s quality of life.
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What’s Causing a 9-Year-Old Child to Still Wet the Bed?

The child is already 9 years old and still wets the bed and has accidents. It is recommended to have an orthopedic examination, which may indicate a spinal bifida or neuromodulation issue. Urinalysis and spine X-rays can be performed, and consider a 3-month course of hyperbaric oxygen therapy. If there is no improvement over a long period, change the treatment plan promptly.
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