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My son is 9 years old and he has never gone to the toilet by himself and had a bowel movement. he constantly holds it in untill he can't anymore and just goes in his pants. he refuses to go on the toilet to poop we've tryed for years now nothingworks?
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I would consult with a developmental pediatrician or pediatric gastroenterologist. Stool retention is not that rare, but it takes a well thought out plan for rehabilitation that can take up to a year. It is worth the effort and everyone's life can be better when you put in the time.
Answered 8/11/2022
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