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Our 8 year old son has been soiling his pants over the past few weeks. we initially thought he was not wiping properly. after monitoring him for a few days, it looks like the poop is just leaking on it own. what could be the issue?
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Common problem: Stool retention is a common problem of childhood. Usually, a stool mass presents to the emptying chamber releasing a message to the brain that may allow release of the material or retain it. Chronic retention leads to a ballooning of the large bowel, loss of sensation & ability to sense leaking &chronic soiling. Confirmation requires a history, exam & x-ray .Rehab can take a year with a good plan.
Answered 2/14/2021
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