Encopresis
Current as of: May 27, 2020
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review: Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine & Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine & John Pope, MD, MPH - Pediatrics
EncopresisEncopresis is a condition in which a child has poor control over bowel movements and may have accidents in his or her underwear. The person may not even notice the soiling. Encopresis is present if a child age 4 or older has involuntary bowel movements in inappropriate places at least once a month for 3 months or more. Current as of: May 27, 2020 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine & Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine & John Pope, MD, MPH - Pediatrics |
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