I have a son that's going on 7 years old he has been wetting his pants now for about a year, on and off during the months. He has now started crapping himself even around his friends and while doing activities. Laziness or medical? Hubby and I put in pullups again till he can go wtihout having the accidents so to speak, however it really doesn't effect him. He stays dry in them and then has the results in his underwear when he gets them back. Suggestions welcome !
2007-11-15 01:32:36 · 10 answers · asked by shutterfly butterfly 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
Wanted to add that we did take him to a counsler and they talked for about 4 months,she said there was nothing that he wanted to tell her and since he wasn't being open there was nothing she could do for him or us at that time. By the way I am a stay at home mom, there have been no major changes in life style in the last three years, I married my husband in July but he was already in the home and things are great with the two of them. I am not saying that there is noway sexual abuse could happen but he is always around us and his friends are the same age, they are not alone for more than 15 minutes without being checked on if there in his room or outside. Not sure what else to do though it's getting frustrating..
2007-11-15 01:48:45 · update #1
I would absolutely take him to the doctor to rule out any medical problems... and for better advice. So I am assuming this started all of a sudden about a year ago, after successfully being potty trained for quite some time? He might need to see a psychologist if it isn't a medical problem... there might be something else that has happened to him to make him regress.
2007-11-15 01:37:06 · answer #1 · answered by Holy Macaroni! 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would say it is time to call the dr. It could be medical or it could be psycological. Has there been some stress or changes in his life? Has there been a new baby in the family? Sometimes stress causes kids to go bakwards in their potty training.
But he could also have a medical problem, so a trip to the Dr is probably the best thing.
Good Luck
2007-11-15 09:38:59 · answer #2 · answered by Willow 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seek advice from a doctor. Has there been any big changes? Like a new baby move to a new house? Anything like that. This could be a cry for attention or something more serious.
2007-11-15 09:40:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What I read in your question is that he chooses to go in cloth underwear and not pull-ups. If it was medical he would dirty the pull-ups too. This is a psychological issue for sure. Try to find a male counselor, maybe he will feel more comfortable. Talk to his pediatrician about a referral for a child psychiatrist.
2007-11-15 12:01:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would definately contact the doctor about this, a seven year old should not be soiling his pants-there is something going on with him. If it is not medical, then it is due to something going on in his life-please take him to the doctor.
2007-11-15 14:36:24 · answer #5 · answered by WVPV07 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This has got to be psychological, take him to a pediatrician and then to see a counselor. Something is wrong, really wrong.
2007-11-15 09:38:27 · answer #6 · answered by Bilinda G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doctor, definitely. if nappies haven't shamed him out of it, and his friends haven't teased him out of it, there's a problem.
The doc's examination will also look for physical signs of sexual abuse.
2007-11-15 11:25:12 · answer #7 · answered by who me? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
doctor and talk to him and repotty train
not to scare you but this is serious and a big red flag for sexual abuse
2007-11-15 09:36:51 · answer #8 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Always call the doctor. That's why they are trained, and why we pay them.
2007-11-15 14:21:30 · answer #9 · answered by Crystal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
talk to the doc. he could have overactive bladder and bowels. that is something that has to be treated with meds.
2007-11-15 09:42:06 · answer #10 · answered by *Momma and wifey* 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋