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Acceptable-Cod7214 t1_iwn1oj1 wrote

Reply to comment by SweetPrism in TIL, there's a condition called, "Encopresis" wherein the sufferer loses control of their bowels after holding in their stool as long as they can first. by SweetPrism

Yes, and can also be a result of anxiety, depression or some developmental differences. The child may retain feces since she has learned the lessons of potty training all too well and fears being disciplined for going. Or the child is hyper-focused on a task and doesn't want to interrupt it by heading to the loo. Source: former primary school educator.

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