Preteen Encopresis Guide
"I have constipation, and I poop at school."
Interview with a 10-year-old.
Introducing a remarkably talented preteen!
We asked him what bothered him about his constipation.
We asked him for his thoughts on our
Constipation Guide.
Preteen Constipation and Encopresis Guide
Parents may read this too:
A Constipation and Fecal Incontinence Guide
How to use this guide:
- Please read this guide from beginning to end, as every section is important.
- Please also share this guide with your parents.
- We color-coded the sections so that after you have read it through the first time, you can easily jump to the sections you want to read again.
- We recommend you read it through several times, because every time you read it, something else may jump out at you.
- We use the black and white skateboard whenever we provide suggestions.
- We use the sunset skateboard when we share important facts.
What is constipation?
Constipation is when you have difficulty pooping.
How do I know if I have constipation?
We have a checklist you can use to see if you have constipation. Sometimes it is difficult to know. You can also take this checklist to your doctor.
What other symptoms can also be a sign of constipation?
Kids dislike it. Constipation, they say, makes them:
Drop In Suggestions
Trictionary Facts:
More on constipation
What causes constipation?
Trictionary Fact:
-The constipation is not your fault-
Anatomy: What happens in my body when I have constipation?
Remember, constipation is when you don't poop well.
When you don't poop well, poop starts building up in your large intestine.
Anatomy: What will happen in my body when I get better?
Anatomy: What happens in my body when my bladder is also leaking?
Anatomy: What happens in my body to help me believe that the leakage is not my fault?
Why you can not stop the leakage, even if you try:
Why you can not feel the leakage:
The reason you may not feel the urge to go anymore is:
Trictionary Facts:
We have a constipation buster plan.
Before we start explaining the plan, we have to let you know:
But the plan requires courage!
Our Constipation Buster Plan.
But wait!!
Trictionary Facts:
Scientists have found the best way to improve bowel movements, and it all comes down to how you sit and push.
A: First, learn how to sit on the toilet correctly.
Second, learn how to do belly big, belly round.
Third, learn that it is all about using the right words!
Fourth, learn that the push should be short and slow.
Fifth, understand that this may take time.
Drop In Suggestions
You need wiping tips!
B. Find a bowel routine.
C. If you can, do these exercises on your way to the restroom.
D. Focus on your stomach
Looking after your stomach also includes:
More exercises to:
1. Make your intestines move.
2. Send blood flow to them so they work better.
3. Strengthen your core.
Your constipation coaching team:
What happens when you see your doctor?
First, the doctor investigates.
Trictionary Facts:
X-rays are not just for bones.
You can see constipation on an X-ray!
The doctor may send you for an X-ray of your belly.
Second, the doctor, you, and your parents will develop a plan for your constipation.
Your doctor may start with a clean-out:
After the cleanout, your doctor may suggest a maintenance program:
It can also help to see a pelvic floor therapist.
Let's look at what the first visit may look like.
Later visits:
