Suggest treatment for bowel incontinence in kids
Patient: Here is my concern. I have a 9yr old daughter that is still pooping in her pants. At first it started out that she refused to let it out because it was hurting to much. Then when I took her to see her doctor a pelvic ultrasound was ordered due to a mass on her left side. Her doctor told me that the mass was inpacted fecal matter. Then she was put on a strict diet, I was told to give her 1 ts of Micylax a day for a week, have her eat more fiber, eat an apple a day, 4 prunes a day and a green everyday. Well, I have done all that and now it has gotten to the point to where she has the runs so bad that she can not control it at all. She has been to see a Pediatric GI doctor, and they say that there is nothing wrong with her bowels. Please, help me, I can not handle throwing away anymore panties due to being stained so bad. What else can I do? Doctor: Hello! Welcome to HealthcareMagic!   Your concern is right. But patience is required. In a few days time the child's bowel will learn how to process new kind of food. In the mean time you can tell her to do pelvic exercises, where she tries to hold and release muscles of genital area. She is now years old. She can go to the toilet as soon as she gets a feeling. Not to wait for school. You can discuss with teachers to be lenient for the time being. In the meantime, consult her doctor.  Take care  Regards, Dr. Ratna Mulay, Pediatrician