Causes of encopresis in children
In rare cases, parents manage to find out the cause of calomization for the child on their own. In general, this task is possible only for qualified specialists. Confirm or refute the physiological nature of the disease can: gastroenterologist, neurologist, surgeon. But, as often precursors of encopresis are psychological and neurotic reactions, then without the help of a psychologist or a psychotherapist here is indispensable.
Very often the appearance of encopresis in children is caused by: intrafamily conflicts, divorce of parents, authoritarian type of upbringing, severe fright, state of chronic stress or neurosis, viewing, age-appropriate films and cartoons. Of course, it also happens that calming is provoked by other factors, such as:
- trauma to the anus;
- intrauterine hypoxia;
- birth trauma;
- frequent constipation;
- dysbiosis;
- transferred at an early age, intestinal infections.
In such situations, the treatment of encopresis must be complex, including medication, physiotherapy, and sometimes one has to resort to surgery.
Psychotherapy of encopresis in children
Answering the question of which doctor to go with such a disease as encopresis in children, it is worth noting that without the advice of a psychologist in any case can not do.
Regardless of the etiology of the disease, a child suffering from encopresis needs psychological help. The latter should be aimed at eliminating psycho-traumatic factors and providing support to the patient and his parents. Psychological therapy with encopresis in children helps to establish a trusting relationship between adults and the baby, and also to convince the child that his problem is quite solvable.
An invaluable help in the treatment of an ailment can be provided by the parents themselves. If possible, they should:
- create a quiet family environment;
limit the viewing of movies and cartoons; - Remove from the free access literature with exciting and exciting stories;
- to abandon criticism and punishment for soiled underwear;
- prohibit participation in games that excite the nervous system crumbs;
- establish a clear day regime;
- To accustom the child to go to bed only after bowel movement (it is actual at night incontience).