. Encopresis:
Answer constipation with fecal soiling, partial stool incontinence
2. Constipation etiologies:
Answer
NB: iron in formulaoverzealous toilet training
fear of using bathroom 2nd to lack of privacy or cleanlinesspersonality/emotion
diet
3. Constipation 2nd to disorders of GI tract:
Answer
Structural (Hirschsprung's)
Systemic (hypothyroidism)
2nd to meds (narcs, antihistamines)neurogenic (spinal cord lesions)
4. Constipation tx:
Answer NB: water with prune juice, glycerin suppositoryOlder:stool softeners, miralax,
lactulose
5. Encopresis criteria:
Answer
must occur once a month for at least 3 monthschronological or developmental age of child
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