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How Can Bowel Incontinence In A Child Be Treated?
My son is 8 years old and doesn t know when he is having a bowel movement, he has 2 or 3 accidents a day. His doctor gave him laxatives to clean out his system but it made it worse. I don t know what to do, he can t keep doing this, we can t go on trips, he is afraid and embarrassed to go to school.
Tue, 19 Feb 2019
Hello,
Consult a neurologist and get evaluated.
We have to rule out possible neurological causes and sphincter problems which might lead to similar problems.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
Consult a neurologist and get evaluated.
We have to rule out possible neurological causes and sphincter problems which might lead to similar problems.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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