For the past few years my son (now 6) has had problems with soiling and was treated initially (after a lot of gp visits which was so soul destroying) for encopresis. He was checked physically and they could find no problems.
He kept soiling constantly sometimes 6 times a day and as a result dropped behind at school. Then I thought we turned a corner and after rewarding him for "trying" to poo on the toilet he seemed to stop soiling and would go on the loo.
However we went camping last weekend (this was not the first time camping and he had no problems before whilst camping) and just kept soiling all weekend. I kept sitting him on the loo and he said he just couldn't go. An hour later and he had soiled again. We got through an entire pack of wipes in 2 days. He has now continued with this pattern since we have returned too!
I am at the end of my tether and don't know what to do. I don't know how to approach or fix the problem as I don't know what it is! Is it physical/behavioural/psychological or what. I don't know if I should be shouting (which I do in frustration and anger) at him or is this making it worse or how I should be reacting.
Anyone had any similar problems and have any advise for me? It would be very welcome?? I really don't know what to do. It's now effecting me and the entire family.
Please help!
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My 6 year old keeps soiling
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djskyblues · 08/07/2015 23:10
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