Although a few children experience encopresis because of malformations of the lower bowel and anus or irritable bowel disease, most have no physical problems to explain this disorder
Voluntary encopresis is associated with behavioral or psychological problems
Encopresis can be either involuntary or voluntary
The best way to prevent encopresis is to prevent constipation
Yes, sometimes it can.
no, its a neurological disorder.
Constipation is present in about 80% of children who experience involuntary encopresis.
Yes over a period of time it can cause physical problems and even death..........
Yes
Involuntary encopresis is related to constipation, passing hard painful feces, and difficult bowel movements
In the United States, encopresis affects 1-2% of children under age 10
Encopresis occurs most often when the child is awake, rather than at night
Heartache is an emotional problem not a physical one. However it may cause stress which can lead to heart problems.