Instead, the neuro-complex of the brain works as a unit. Bedwetting is more common than wetting one's self in the day. The cause for enuresis is genetic and a neurological disinhibition results from the gene mutation. These individuals defecate in their clothes or in other places, such as behind furniture, usually during the day.
Adults can also suffer from encopresis though the percentage is low.
Poor control of stool, or encopresis, may also occur. Tourette Syndrome and Human Behavior. The average age of becoming toilet trained gave the same results. Tourette Syndrome and Human Behavior. A controlled study of Tourette Syndrome.