
What Causes Rashes On Buttocks And Fecal Incontinence In Child?

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Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for your question.
I am very sorry that this is happening to her. There are several medical problems that can cause her to not be able to hold her stool. Some of them have to do with the spinal cord nerves and some with the anal sphincter the muscle that holds the anus closed. It is concerning that her grandmother felt that the anus was not closed as it should be. This is concerning for a medical problem.
You are correct also to be concerned about abuse and it is best to let the doctor know of your concern about this. Any kind of trauma to a child may cause incontinence of urine or stool. It is a possibility that she is doing it for attention but that is not very common and medical conditions must be ruled out first before you consider that option. You are doing the correct thing by taking her to the doctor for an exam.
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