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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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Is passing stool in pants unknowingly a psychological problem?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw the attached files and your child's history (attachment removed to protect patient identity).

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My 5-year-old son has hard stools and does not inform us when he poops. Why is it so?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per your description, this issue is prevalent in cases of constipation.

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