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How To Stop A Child From Soiling His Pants?
How can I help my 6 year old grandson stop pooing his pants? He has moved from holding his poo in, being treated for it by veing given a laxative medicine. He seems to not go to the toilet in time, spends a lot of time playing computer games and sometimes ignores his need to go. I am worried as he has mentioned to his father who lives with his parents that he has been smacked by his mom or her partner when he has soiled.
Thu, 7 May 2020
Hello,
As per my clinical experience, the basic need of preventing child from soiling pants depends upon multiple step approach:
- Life style changes of child to make him less and less sedentary lifestyle liver
- Allow him plenty of liquids
- High fiber diet with plenty of green leafy veg, whole grains, cereals, pulses, legumes, organic fresh fruits
- Bulk forming laxative as Ispaghula husk or Psyllium
- counselling of the child regarding cleanliness, good and bad manners
appreciation and rewards upon not soiling pants
- Control of computer games playing time in a childhood approach by diverting his mind in another outdoor activities with physical exercises
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
As per my clinical experience, the basic need of preventing child from soiling pants depends upon multiple step approach:
- Life style changes of child to make him less and less sedentary lifestyle liver
- Allow him plenty of liquids
- High fiber diet with plenty of green leafy veg, whole grains, cereals, pulses, legumes, organic fresh fruits
- Bulk forming laxative as Ispaghula husk or Psyllium
- counselling of the child regarding cleanliness, good and bad manners
appreciation and rewards upon not soiling pants
- Control of computer games playing time in a childhood approach by diverting his mind in another outdoor activities with physical exercises
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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