Tweety813

There is almost always s a behavioral component. First , when the conditIion is taking hold .Kid's will hold it in for various reasons. If not diagnosed and treated , it can turn into il years of having to deal with shame, blame, not being like others. For my son being bullied for years ....before school would even help. Sounds like you're doing a great job. Empower the child to be in control of his body, will gain self confidence. There are encopresis support groups around the country. Yes access to bathroom at any time and water. Goes to school clinic after lunch for privacy.

My son has had encopresis 6 years. He is not abused, but stressed. The child loses the ability to "know" when they have to go as the chronic constipation has stretched intestines , colon and rectum..the loose poop leaks around the hard poop, as it has no where to go. Their anal sphincter is distended/ flabby and has little to no tone. Manometry is the test. The child cannot smell himself and will deny its him. Will hide clothes as shameful. Main thing is DO NOT GET MAD or BLAME child. This makes it worse. They CANNOT control and do not even know when it happens. My pediatric GI has us doing. Miralax twice a day and clean-out once a month. Restrictive diet.Lots of water. Have child toilet and push 10 min after every meal. Exercise. Get psychotherapy thru public school. Get 504 /IEP. Will not grow out of it. Big picture, could become life long problem and have to wear a colostomy bag. Childrens Hospital of Colorado Yoy Tube ' The Poo in You"

Carrie, I may know you. Good luck to us both and everyone else.

Does anyone know if we get extra points for a B.S. degree?

I called last week and we will know by October 18.