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Medical Conditions - Encopresis

Encopresis is also called fecal incontinence or continuous passing of stool. It is caused by over retention of old stool in the colon, and with the new stool formation, it becomes full that leaks out by losing control over bowel movement. This condition has symptoms such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite, constipation, and recurrent bladder infection.

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