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6 yr old son has been taking bowels on his self n plays with it! Doctor after Doc....plz help!!!!!!!

Victoria - posted on 07/19/2011 ( 3 moms have responded )

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My 6 yr old son has been using the bathroom (POOP) on his self for almost a yr now n we have been to th behavior doc, Peds, n GI doc n we just dont know! He has been on muscle relaxers, changed diet, n even tried to REpotty train him! He is ADHD n is currently taking 3 different meds for that! It has got so bad that the teacher was calling me ALEAST 3 times a week bc of this issue n it has even cause an odor in the house! Im having to wash his bedding every other day, n Lysol his room! This issue has become outta control n i feel as a mother that ive done all that i can do! He know its wrong n he still does it! And to make matters worse he plays in it! I know that they say some kids do this because they have stress or abuse but he dont! I just dont know what to do, this has become a very stressful issue! Any advice....

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Jane - posted on 07/20/2011

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Maybe you need a different behavior doctor. There can be physical causes for Involuntary Encopresis related to constipation or problems with the intestines, but after age 5 and playing with it generally means a psychological cause and a diagnosis of Voluntary Encopresis.



My son takes Metadate, Seroquel, Depakote, Trazodone, and Guanfacine (a generic sort of Intuniv). He has gone through many medication and dosage changes as he has grown. Your son's meds may need adjusting. Is he having any other problems, or problems that are getting worse? If so, that is more evidence that his meds aren't working.



Your son, being ODD, may also be doing it because he knows it bothers you and gets your attention.

Victoria - posted on 07/20/2011

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Yea his doctor said he was ODD (disorder conduct) n he is on meds the both of them: Metadate, Intuniv, and focalin! The meds seem to help for alittle while just not helping now! We see a behavior doc for the ADHD but when i ask about the bathroom issue he seems to tell me that this has nothing to do with the behavior n sent me to the G.I doctor! So i feel that medically i cant get any help!!!!!

Jane - posted on 07/20/2011

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Your son may need to be re-evaluated psychologically for ODD (Oppositional Defiant Disorder). Voluntary encopresis (which is what this is called) can come from sexual abuse or stress, but it is also common in boys who have ODD or conduct disorder, both of which are comorbid with ADHD.



My son (ADHD, ODD, Bipolar) does this, too. It is better now that he is 16 but he still has an issue with bathroom hygiene. His medications have seemed to help.

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