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A comprehensive case study of a 4-year-old male child diagnosed with encopresis, characterized by stool leakage and abdominal pain. it details the child's medical history, symptoms, and treatment plan, which includes bowel cleansing, dietary modifications, and behavioral interventions. The case study offers valuable insights into the diagnosis and management of encopresis in pediatric patients, highlighting the importance of a holistic approach involving dietary changes, regular bowel habits, and parental guidance.
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A 4-years-old male child presents to the clinic with his father with a complaint of leaking stools in his underwear from past three weeks. His father stated that leaking hard stool with abdominal pain started three weeks ago. He also stated that the child has had intermittent abdominal pain from past two years. He mentioned that child had hard stools before the onset of leaking stool and experience difficulty when defecating. He stated that child has poor diet and usually eats fried food and desserts. He mentioned that the pain usually starts after he eats and has not given any treatment. Nothing is aggravating or relieving his symptoms except the child mentioned that the pain decreases after defecation.