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2020 NOV 21 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Obesity, Fitness & Wellness Week -- Fresh data on Encopresis are presented in a new report. According to [...]

Wishful thinking. 'Repeated involuntary passage of stool in the underwear after the acquisition of toileting skills (typically >4 years of age) in the absence of overt neuromuscular anorectal dysfunction,' formerly [...]

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The article presents a case study of an 11-year-old boy with history of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and encopresis and experienced increased frequency of encopresis while receiving risperidone and atomoxetine.

Answers several questions on the health problems of children. Problem with a crusty yellow gunk that formed near the tear duct of a child; Advice in dealing with child who only drink chocolate milk; Suggestion for a child with encopresis.

The article describes the case of a 9-year-old boy who developed pyromania while being treated with escitalopram for separation anxiety disorder and encopresis.

The article examines the encopresis, a chronic form of constipation that leads to accidents. It cites that most common in toddlers, the problem often begins when a child has a painful bowel movement and then holds poop in to avoid another uncomfortable experience. Eventually, the stool builds up and looser poop leaks around the blockage.

Focuses on the impact of reflexology sessions on children with chronic constipation and encopresis. Diagnosis of encopresis and chronic constipation; Increase on the frequency of bowel motions; Adverse reactions of reflexology.

Presents the author's experience with his child's problem of involuntary fecal movement while in school. Complications with the school's reaction to such incidents; Psychological effect of the school's way of dealing with the problem on the child; Decision to provide the child with a spare set of clothes in his school bag.

Offers information on treatment options for encopresis. Percentage of children afflicted with the ailment; Health consequences if encopresis develops into a habit; Risk factors.