Soiling (encopresis)

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Soiling, or encopresis as it is commonly called, refers to the involuntary passage of bowel movements into a place other than the toilet on a regular basis by children who are past the age of toilet training.

Since all children achieve bowel control at their own rate, such soiling is generally not considered a medical condition unless the child is at least four years of age.

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