Patient's question:
A three-year-old child has been frequently soiling their pants in the past 20 days. The stool is not liquid, and it is normal. They defecate in their pants once or twice a day. The child does not squat to defecate on their own, but when prompted, they cannot defecate. Occasionally, they can produce some stool when squatting on their own. What could be the reason?Doctor's answer:
Your child exhibiting this behavior is due to her poor self-control. If this continues over time, it can become a habit. As long as she has the urge to defecate, she cannot control it, similar to bedwetting.