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SweetPrism OP t1_iwmzvkz wrote

Reply to comment by spidermanngp 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

This is a chronic condition wherein the sufferer is constantly leaking fecal fluid, or shitting randomly, due to fear of passing an extremely hard and painful bm. They don't ever go under normal circumstances. I read about a lady whose sons had it and they shit on the floor in church.

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Acceptable-Cod7214 t1_iwn1oj1 wrote

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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spidermanngp t1_iwnei3y wrote

Oh... Well that sounds awful. Guess I should've read it before spouting off. Sorry.

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