Question
What’s causing a ten-year-old child’s underwear to often have stool?
Answer
First, it’s important to inquire whether the child is unable to defecate in time or if it’s unintentional, leading to stool in the underwear. If the child is unaware of this, it is recommended to train the child to develop a regular bowel movement habit. If it is not limited, it is initially considered more likely that there is a problem with the anal sphincter function. Dry stool can cause anal canal rupture, which may require early surgical treatment.