Infrequent in Pediatrics — 6yo Child | Paediatric Neurology | SMLE Q#17784
SMLE Question #17784
Pediatrics
Paediatric Neurology
Objective: OBJ-NEURO-CP-001
Last updated: January 2026
A 6-year-old child is brought to clinic for persistent enuresis occurring both during the day and at night. The caregiver reports long-standing chronic constipation with infrequent, hard stools and occasional fecal soiling. On physical examination, there is a sacral dimple with a small tuft of hair over the lumbosacral region; lower-extremity strength appears symmetric but deep tendon reflexes are slightly decreased at the ankles. The caregiver asks what should be done next.
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