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Overview
The goal is to prevent constipation and encourage good bowel habits. Laxatives, and sometimes enemas, are used to remove fecal impaction. A stool softener is often prescribed. A diet high in fiber, including fruits, vegetables, whole grain products, and adequate fluid intake wil...[read article]
Tests for Encopresis
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A digital rectal exam is an examination of the lower rectum. The doctor uses a gloved, lubricated finger to check for abnormalities. More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex... More
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Medical Procedures for Encopresis
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The treatment of mental or emotional disorders and adjustment problems through the use of psychological techniques rather than through physical or biological means. More
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The term enema is used to refer to the process of instilling fluid through the anal sphincter into the rectum and lower intestine for a therapeutic purpose. An enem... More
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Behavioral therapy, or behavioral modification, is a psychological technique based on the premise that specific, observable, maladaptive, badly adjusted, or self-de... More
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Disimpaction
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The joint treatment of two or more members of the same family in order to change unhealthy patterns of communication and interaction. Family therapy is generally in... More
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Prescribed Medications for Encopresis
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LACTULOSE (LAK tyoo lose) powder is a laxative derived from lactose. It helps to treat chronic constipation. More
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POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350 (pol ee ETH i leen; GLYE col) powder is a laxative used to treat constipation. It increases the amount of water in the stool. Bowel movemen... More
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MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE (mag NEE zhum hye DROX ide) is a laxative. It is used to treat constipation. More
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Sodium Phosphate salts (SOE dee um FOS fate sawlts) are used to clean out the bowel. It is given before a colonoscopy. More
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Over the Counter Medications for Encopresis
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Lubricant laxative; complex mixture of hydrocarbons derived from crude petroleum. More
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POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350 (pol ee ETH i leen; GLYE col) powder is a laxative used to treat constipation. It increases the amount of water in the stool. Bowel movemen... More
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MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE (mag NEE zhum hye DROX ide) is a laxative. It is used to treat constipation. More
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Sodium Phosphate salts (SOE dee um FOS fate sawlts) are used to clean out the bowel. It is given before a colonoscopy. More
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Self Care for Encopresis
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Toilet Training Education
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Herbs and Supplements for Encopresis What's this?
Alternative Procedures for Encopresis What's this?
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Art therapy became established as a mental health profession in the 1930s and is now practiced in hospitals, clinics, public and community agencies, wellness center... More
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