![]() ![]() Physical problems with digestive system – If a child had bowel surgery when they were younger, for instance, to treat Hirschsprung’s Disease or an anorectal anomaly, the ring of muscle around the anus (anal sphincter) may be too tight to poo comfortably or too loose to hold in poo. As it is painful, children may be reluctant to poo. It can be uncomfortable and can bleed a little when pooing. Overflow incontinence can also occur as a result of constipation.Īnal fissure – This is a tiny tear in the skin around the anus, often causing by the area being stretched by a large poo. Poo may harden and become more painful to pass, which may lead to reluctance to go to the toilet because it will hurt. Why does bowel incontinence occur?īowel incontinence can occur for a number of reasons:Ĭonstipation – This is the most common cause of bowel incontinence. It often occurs during the daytime and may start as an occasional ‘accident’ but without treatment can occur more frequently. It is a very common problem in children and young people but also affects some adults as well.
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