What causes encopresis and how to treat this medical condition that causes your older kid to accidentally poop their pants.

Encopresis: Is this condition the reason your kid is pooping their pants?

It's super frustrating when your kid has poop accidents, but there might be a medical reason.

Is this why your kid is pooping their pants?

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Is this why your kid is pooping their pants?