My 7 year old son keeps defecating in his pants instead of going to the loo. Should I seek medical advice?

My son did this until recently and he's 8. I got him to go to the toilet by giving him a sticker on his reward chart every day if he'd been (along with stickers for other good behaviour) and at the end of the week he got pocket money, equivalent to about 10p per sticker.


He doesn't even need reminding now.


Also make sure he gets plenty to drink and lots of fruit to make it easier to go.


If this doesn't work within about a month I would go to the doctors.My 7 year old son keeps defecating in his pants instead of going to the loo. Should I seek medical advice?
Maybe!! It could be a medical problem that he can't control or it could be that something in his life is bothering him. Talk to him to see if he is secure at home and school. Good luck.My 7 year old son keeps defecating in his pants instead of going to the loo. Should I seek medical advice?
Yes, seek medical advice as well as psychological advice. I worked as a therapist with children and there was a little girl I worked with who had encopresis (the diagnostic term for this condition). Psychologically, this is a regressive behavior in children due to some kind of stressful situation in his/her life. Talk to your son, see if there's something going on at school that you don't know about (i.e. bullying). Keep in mind, some kids keep everything inside or are afraid of telling their parents certain things. Good luck.
doctor, school nurse and local clinic are the first port of call to eliminate any infections etc... this will also give you and your son understanding and support of any long or short term conditions that may exist.





its very frustrating but hang in there!
you need to get to the root of this problem.is it lazyines ? any trauma the past while in your home,new school.when did it start.
I think this is more likely to be manifested from a worry. Have you talked to him about school? Does he like it? Is he being bullied? Does he have any worries? Has he had any change in his routine from the norm, at home or at school? He sounds like he needs a long hug on your lap and a heart to heart. This may be the only way he can express to you that something not nice has happened. Give him lots of your time. Take him to the doctor to have health check but also a chat with a health visitor might help.
Yes you should talk to his doctor. If he was using the loo before and has recently stopped it could be a sign that something happened to him. For many kids, if there has been abuse, the first sign is problems going to the bathroom that occur out of the blue. Take him in just incase there is something wrong.
did he use to use the loo or has he never?





if its a phase he'll get over it





tell him if he's going to act like a baby you'll treat him like one talk in baby talk to him etc.





if he's never used the toilet i suggest seeking medical advice.
if his motions are watery then he's most probably constipated!this is called 'overflow'.or if he has a solid motion mixed with the watery fluid.people mistake this for diarrhoea treat for it, which makes it worse.but if its watery and with a fever you need to go to the doctors.good luck.
Believe it or not often it is caused by constipation. The child had a painful experience at one time or another usually. After that it becomes psychological, they are afraid to have a bowel movement so they hold it until they can't anymore. When this is the case a stool softener will sometimes help, but it may take a while. Your doctor will know what to do. GOOD LUCK
hey he`s growing up


he will learn





don`t worry so much





is he happy


is he cared for


does he have a loving caring family








then treasure every moment with your child


he will soon have you pulling your hair out


the older you get the more hair you lose





look at me i am bald as a coot


but hey i loved evey moment


watching them grow up
Talk to your doctor first before taking him in. The doctor might be able to suggest some techniques for you to try. Alternatively, is there a parent helpline number you can try?





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