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<blockquote data-quote="moonglow" data-source="post: 314712" data-attributes="member: 256"><p>Wow..I am no expert on this...I do know there are many on here that struggle with this with their children though. My son, having an sensory integration disorder though was overly sensitive to not having any accidents and would rush to the bathroom in fear sometimes he wouldn't make it in time. I know some children will hold if it it hurt to go too. Flax seed oil pills can help with that too...soften the stool up so it doesn't hurt. </p><p></p><p>I almost wonder too if food allergies could cause some children this problem. I had read in Dr. Rapp's allergy book about a child that started wetting themselves due to milk allergies. Milk allergies can cause constipation or diarrhea too. My son has had mostly constipation problems most of his life due to food allergies and allergy medication he has to take. But he has never soiled himself. I guess I would try to rule out any and all possibilities it was physical first and in the meantime try to give her praises and small rewards for when she does use the bathroom. She is young enough I think this could be turned around before it become a life long thing. I would start out keeping a food journal and write down what she eats and drinks for at least a week and note any bowel problems during this time and see if by chance you see any connections with what she eats and her having problems. </p><p></p><p>I would also cut out milk products for a good week too...or anything else you suspect. It can take that long to get all that out of their system by the way..then start her back on it and see if their is a change. I image you are feeling pretty helpless right now..<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3" alt=":(" title="Frown :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" /> This at least will give you a direction to go. Hang in there! </p><p></p><p>What was Dr. Phil suggestion for the teenage boys that did this?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="moonglow, post: 314712, member: 256"] Wow..I am no expert on this...I do know there are many on here that struggle with this with their children though. My son, having an sensory integration disorder though was overly sensitive to not having any accidents and would rush to the bathroom in fear sometimes he wouldn't make it in time. I know some children will hold if it it hurt to go too. Flax seed oil pills can help with that too...soften the stool up so it doesn't hurt. I almost wonder too if food allergies could cause some children this problem. I had read in Dr. Rapp's allergy book about a child that started wetting themselves due to milk allergies. Milk allergies can cause constipation or diarrhea too. My son has had mostly constipation problems most of his life due to food allergies and allergy medication he has to take. But he has never soiled himself. I guess I would try to rule out any and all possibilities it was physical first and in the meantime try to give her praises and small rewards for when she does use the bathroom. She is young enough I think this could be turned around before it become a life long thing. I would start out keeping a food journal and write down what she eats and drinks for at least a week and note any bowel problems during this time and see if by chance you see any connections with what she eats and her having problems. I would also cut out milk products for a good week too...or anything else you suspect. It can take that long to get all that out of their system by the way..then start her back on it and see if their is a change. I image you are feeling pretty helpless right now..:( This at least will give you a direction to go. Hang in there! What was Dr. Phil suggestion for the teenage boys that did this? [/QUOTE]
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