Encopresis Center - Jacksonville, NC
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EncopresisWhat Are Elimination Disorders?Elimination disorders occur in children who have problems going to the bathroom—both defecating and urinating. Although it is not uncommon for young children to have occasional "accidents," there may be a problem if this behavior occurs repeatedly for longer than 3 months, particularly in children older than 5 years. There are two types of elimination disorders, encopresis and enuresis.
What Are the Symptoms of Encopresis?In addition to the behavior of releasing waste in improper places, a child with encopresis may have other symptoms, including:
What Causes Encopresis?The most common cause of encopresis is chronic (long-term) constipation, the inability to release stools from the bowel. This may occur for several reasons, including stress, not drinking enough water (which makes the stools hard and difficult to pass) and pain caused by a sore in or near the anus (the opening of the rectum in the fold between the buttocks, where was... Recommended Reading Related to EncopresisWhat is bedwetting?Bedwetting, also called nocturnal enuresis, is the involuntary passage of urine (urinary incontinence) while asleep. Inherent in the definition of bedwetting is satisfactory bladder control while the person is awake. Therefore, urination while awake is a different condition and has a variety of difference causes than bedwetting. What are the types of bedwetting?There are two types of bedwetting:
What is primary bedwetting?Primary bedwetting is viewed as a delay in maturation of the nervous system. At 5 years of age, approximately 20% of children wet the bed at least once a month, with about 5% of males and 1% of females wetting nightly. By 6 years of age, only about 10% of children ar... Other Related Encopresis ArticlesEmergency Contact for Jacksonville
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