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Child Behavior (Expert Forum)
potty training
Answered by
Kevin Kennedy, Ph.D. - Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, Family Therapy, Crisis Intervention
Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates
This forum is for questions and support regarding child behavior issues such: Child Discipline (behavior management), Normal Child Development, Parent-Child Communications, Social Development
potty training
by Nannette, Nov 21, 1999 12:00AM
My 7 year old niece is pooping her pants everyday. She has been doing this for a long time. She is very hyper as well. What could be her problem? If it is a medical or a psychological problem, what would be the official terminogy?
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Kennedy, Ph.D., Nov 22, 1999 12:00AM
, Nov 22, 1999 12:00AM
Dear Nannette,
Encopresis is the medical term for your niece's condition.
Probably the most frequent cause for encopresis is constipation, often requiring that the youngster's bowels ned to be cleaned out with a regimen prescribed by her pediatrician.
Has she ver not exhibited this condition, or has it been present since her toddler years? It may require psychological intervention, and referral for a psychological evaluation would be a reasonable thing to pursue.
Encopresis is the medical term for your niece's condition.
Probably the most frequent cause for encopresis is constipation, often requiring that the youngster's bowels ned to be cleaned out with a regimen prescribed by her pediatrician.
Has she ver not exhibited this condition, or has it been present since her toddler years? It may require psychological intervention, and referral for a psychological evaluation would be a reasonable thing to pursue.
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I would agree with my colleague's response with regard to your niece's "encopresis."
I would definitely encourage her family to seek help from their child's pediatrician. Leaking of stool can be very concerning - in that the child's self esteem can be effected. If a child is leaking stool, he/she will smell badly - and other children will pick up on that very quickly. It is important that the leaking of stool be reversed - and that a regiment be established for regular bowel habits. Often - this involves counseling as well.
Good luck - Dr. EV