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My Response to Mr. Dad and "Oh Crap! Potty Training"

By Steve Hodges M.D. On a recent episode of the podcast Mr. Dad, hosted by Armin Brott, a guest misrepresented my opinions on potty...

Bedwetting Medication: When It Works, When It Doesn't

When a child’s constipation has resolved, medication tends to work well; when a child’s rectum remains clogged with stool, drugs are pointle

Back-to-School Anxiety and Bedwetting: What's Fact, What's Not

Enuresis causes anxiety, not the reverse. Enuresis is actually caused by chronic constipation

Nope, Stress and Caffeine Don't Cause Bedwetting

Are children at increased risk for bedwetting if they feel emotionally stressed or drink caffeine? Certainly not.

The Peaceful Parenting Podcast: Pee and Poop Problems with Dr. Steve Hodges

Not only does bedwetting disrupt a child's sleep but carrying a colon full of poop can have serious health consequences into adulthood.

“I have PTSD from Miralax”: On Constipation, Encopresis and Laxatives

We covered poop and pee withholding, bladder medication, Ex-Lax and Miralax, a recurrence of accidents in a teenager, and explosive pee acci

I’m a Pediatric Urologist. Political Talk of “Bedwetting” Harms My Patients.

By Steve Hodges, M.D. In my capacity as a pediatric urologist, I don’t have much to say about politics, except this: I wish political...

"Mind blown": Voices of Your Village Interviews Dr. Steve Hodges on Constipation, Bedwetting, and Potty Accidents

We got to chat about accidents and bedwetting and constipation, and I literally was like, oh my gosh, mind blown.

Enuresis and Encopresis Q&A: Bladder Meds, Ex-Lax, and Weaning Off Enemas

By Steve Hodges, M.D. How can you help a teenager counteract a bedwetting setback? Is it a good idea to start tapering off enemas if a...

The Brainy Moms Talk Bedwetting and Constipation with Dr. Steve Hodges

In a lively interview with Dr. Hodges, cognitive psychologist Dr. Amy Moore and cognitive specialist Sandy Zamalis of the Brainy Moms...