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My 8 year old son poop is not normal. it's always to big to flush what can be wrong . i don't even know how he gets it out . help!

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Dr. Keith Ramsey answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Adolescent Medicine

See doctor: He might need testing to see the size of his colon or a rectal exam to evaluate the sphincter. If it is habit constipation and encopresis only, then the doctor can tell you how to treat it. It is usually a long term problem and treatment.

Answered 4/7/2014

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More information: Does he poop regularly? Does he go many days between poops? Does he have abdominal distension? Is his appetite affected? Sounds like he needs to see a pediatric gastroenterologist or pediatric surgeon.

Answered 10/4/2016

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