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Encopresis Center - Wichita Falls, TX

Wichita Falls Pediatrician Doctors for Encopresis

Type of Physician: Pediatrician

What is a Pediatrician?

A certification by the Board of Pediatrics; practitioners are concerned with the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Pediatric care encompasses a wide range of health services, from preventive health care to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. The pediatrician understands the constantly changing status of his/her patients due to growth and development, and the consequent changing standards of "normal" for age.

Specialty: Pediatrics

Common Name: Children's Doctor

Pediatrician Doctors in Wichita Falls *

Gadam M Rao MD
Gadam M Rao
1718 10th St
Wichita Falls, TX 76301
(940) 761-2229

Jesus D Ucol MD
Jesus D Ucol
1718 10th St
STE A
Wichita Falls, TX 76301
(940) 761-5437

Clinics of North Texas LLP Barnett
Daunne Peters
4327 Barnett Rd
Wichita Falls, TX 76310
(940) 397-5400

Clinics of North Texas LLP Barnett
Karen J Reed
4327 Barnett Rd
Wichita Falls, TX 76310
(940) 397-5400

Clinics of North Texas LLP Barnett
Kenneth L Sultemeier
4327 Barnett Rd
Wichita Falls, TX 76310
(940) 397-5400

Clinics of North Texas LLP Barnett
Rodney Yap
4327 Barnett Rd
Wichita Falls, TX 76310
(940) 397-5400

Seymour Clinic
Toni Hsi Hao Chu
201 Stadium Dr
Seymour, TX 76380
(940) 889-5583

Dr Reynaldo Maniago MD
Reynaldo Maniago
4301 College Dr
RM 100
Vernon, TX 76384
(940) 552-9977

August Pediatrics PA
Anissa G August
2401 S FM 51
STE 10
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 627-8044

Decatur Little Eagle Pediatrics PA
Amanda P Lovette
2401 S Fm 51
Ste 100 STE 100
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 627-8044

Anantha R Bhandari MD
Anantha R Bhandari
102 Holly Hill Rd
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(940) 325-0789

Melissa M Stroud MD
Melissa M Stroud
609 Medical Center Dr
STE 2218
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 626-2718

Gainesville Pediatrics
Tsion E Haileselassie
1902 Hospital Blvd
STE G
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-9915

Susan R Gauntt Walker MD
Susan R Gauntt Walker
712 E Anderson St
STE A
Weatherford, TX 76086
(817) 596-7717

Bart Robbins DO
Bart Robbins
1212 Clear Lake Rd
STE 200
Weatherford, TX 76086
(817) 596-3500

Michael Marsh MD PA
Michael D Marsh
1929 Ft Worth Hwy
Weatherford, TX 76085
(817) 596-3531

Knox City Medical Clinic
Shirley Sanchez-Barretto
711 SE 5th St
Knox City, TX 79529
(940) 657-3906

Red River Medical Center
Patrick Kwan
801 N Grand Ave
STE STE 4
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0683

Jennifer Hudman MD
Jennifer M Hudman
909 Southeast Pkwy
STE 101
Azle, TX 76020
(817) 237-9225

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Encopresis

What 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.

  • Encopresis is the repeated passing of feces into places other than the toilet, such as in underwear or on the floor. This behavior may or may not be done on purpose.


  • Enuresis is the repeated passing of urine in places other than the toilet. Enuresis that occurs at night, or bed-wetting, is the most common type of elimination disorder. As with encopresis, this behavior may or may not be done on purpose.

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:

  • Loss of appetite


  • Abdominal pain


  • Loose, watery stools (bowel movements)


  • Scratching or rubbing the anal area due to irritation from watery stools


  • Decreased interest in physical activity


  • Withdrawal from friends and family


  • Secretive behavior associated with bowel movements.

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...

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Emergency Contact for Wichita Falls

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Nearby Wichita Falls Hospitals *

Red River Hospital & Behavioral Health Services
1505 Eighth St
Wichita Falls, TX 76301
(940)322-3171

Texas Specialty Hospital Wichita Falls
1103 Grace St
Wichita Falls, TX 76301
(940)720-6633

United Regional Health Care System
1600 11th St
Wichita Falls, TX 76301
(940)764-7000

HEALTHSOUTH Wichita Falls Rehabilitation Hospital
3901 Armory Rd
Wichita Falls, TX 76302
(940)720-5700

North Texas State Hospital Wichita Falls Campus
6515 Kemp Blvd
Wichita Falls, TX 76308
(940)692-1220

Kell West Regional Hospital
5420 Kell West Blvd
Wichita Falls, TX 76310
(940)692-5888

Clay County Memorial Hospital
310 W South St
Henrietta, TX 76365
(940)538-5621

Electra Memorial Hospital
1207 S Bailey St
Electra, TX 76360
(940)495-3981

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