Question 1

what is the treatment for encopresis?

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Encopresis: Find cause of inability to control bowels and treat the cause, whether organic or functional.

Question 2

is there a natural cure or remedy to help with a 10yo with encopresis?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Encopresis in a ten-year-old is a complicated issue. It's best to consult with an experienced psychiatrist first, prior to trying any treatments. Only a doctor can determine if this is a physical issue that may respond to a type of herb or drug, or a psychological issue that will require a more complex solution.

Question 3

8yr old with autism, adhd, and encopresis. no solid bm for 3 months. x ray this past fri. treatment daily miralax (polyethylene glycol) and enemas. 1sm solid bm. advice?

Accepted Answer

Probable overflow: These are probably loose stools around an impaction. A cleanout as recommended by your pcp or GI doc, followed by daily miralax, (polyethylene glycol) mineral oil and fiber such as popcorn, along with designated toilet sitting time, should help.

Question 4

what is encopresis?

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Encopresis: Is inability to control bowel movements, hence dooming self. Can occur in low intelligence ones or from illnesses of intestinal tract or result of medications that cause excess bowel activity or central nervous system abnormality or psychological reasons, etc.

Question 5

what are the tests for encopresis?

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Plain belly films: The best test is a good history and physical exam, and sometimes a kub, or abdominal film to confirm the presence of large amounts of stool in the colon and rectal vault.

Question 6

how does a child end up with encopresis?

Accepted Answer

Irritable CNS: The automatic part of the central nervous system is excitable and bowel activity is reactive without voluntary control. The easiest way to bring it on in an otherwise normal child is poor diet.

Question 7

what is encopresis and how to control it?

Accepted Answer

Encopresis: Is inability to control bowel movements, hence dooming self. Can occur in low intelligence ones or from illnesses of intestinal tract or result of medications that cause excess bowel activity or central nervous system abnormality or psychological reasons, etc. Remedy is treating the cause.

Question 8

are older men as likely as women to have encopresis?

Accepted Answer

No.: No, assuming dementias are not present. Encopresis : theterm is usually applied to children, and where the symptom is present in adults, it is more commonly known as fecal leakage (fl), fecal soiling or fecal seepage.  Pregnancy and other factors unique to females make it more common in women.

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: encopresis?

Accepted Answer

Encopresis: Encopresis =  fecal  soiling (or incontinence).

Question 10

could someone please help me figure about encopresis?

Accepted Answer

Need a laxative: Most people with encopresis(backed up stool) need to take a laxative and clean the colon(intetine) of backed up stool. Following that a change in diet to include fiber, roughage and plenty of fluids coupled with setting a specific time to empty ones bowels , ususally once daily is helpful in establishing a bathroom routine that encourages  regular evacuation of stool.

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