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 ...

"My stomach hurts." It's one of the most common complaints from school-aged children and young teens. Occasional stomach pain in kids is normal, but when it happens often, it's important to know the ...

Encopresis is the repeated passage of feces in inappropriate places by a child. It is often the result of chronic constipation, which over time results in the leakage of stool. Typically, this ...

Q. My grandson is 8 years old and, for the last couple of years, has been soiling his pants during the day at various times, but usually only once a day. It seems to occur when he’s preoccupied at ...

Dear Dr. Douma: My 5-year-old grandson is suffering with encopresis. It started over six months ago, while he was attending preschool. He absolutely would not use the bathroom while at school, which ...

Q. My 5-year-old grandson is suffering with encopresis. It started more than six months ago, while he was attending preschool. His parents continue to scold him and punish him, and as a result it ...

Encopresis is a condition where children or adults pass feces in inappropriate places, such as their clothes or the floor, despite having normal bowel movements. It is often a result of chronic ...

Q: My son is an only child and is 4 years old. I have been staying home taking care of him since birth, but now I have to go back to work. It's also time for me to get back to my professional life. He ...