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[quote=Anonymous]This could absolutely be constipation, or withholding could stem from trauma around a painful BM in his past. I’d consult a GI specialist/have imaging done to rule out a blockage. Pee accidents can be a symptom of constipation. If this is the case, which it was for one of my kids, doctor would likely want to clean him out, meaning turn everything in his bowels liquid until he can’t hold it in and it’s completely gone. This can be done with Miralax or a supplement like magnesium citrate or high doses of vitamin C. Then, you’d need to maintain softer stools for him to get past the withholding behavior. I gave my DC magnesium every day (a liquid one that tasted like apple juice so she would drink it without fighting me) and epsom salt baths a few times a week, plus prunes. Also, the video The Poo in You on YouTube made a huge difference for my kid! And get a squatty potty so he can learn to sit in the best position for easy BMs. [/quote]
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