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Insights on Teenage Bedwetting, Encopresis and ADHD, Oil Enemas for Constipation
By Steve Hodges, M.D., Here are a few questions recently posted by members of our p rivate enuresis/encopresis support group or emailed...
4 days ago


Goodnites' Alarming New Campaign Will Harm Children with Enuresis (Bedwetting)
Goodnites' ad campaign is insidious. It’s designed to “tackle social stigma in a way that is sophisticated and thoughtful,” a worthy aim, to be sure. But what the project actually does is perpetuate medical misinformation and leverage families’ distress for the purpose of selling product.
May 8


I’m a Pediatric Urologist. Sarah Silverman’s “The Bedwetter” Is Emotionally True But Medically Wrong
As a doctor with many teenage bedwetting patients, I have two observations: 1.) Silverman’s story of shame and isolation rings true, and 2.) The Bedwetter, like many movies and TV shows, reinforces damaging myths about bedwetting.
Mar 14


Constipation in Children, Bedwetting in Siblings, Laxatives v. Enemas
If one child outgrew bedwetting, can you expect the child's sibling to have the same luck? Do enemas clear out the colon or rectum?
Feb 24
Treating the “Trifecta” in Children: Bedwetting, Daytime Enuresis, and Encopresis
Among the most distressed families are those dealing with the “trifecta”: encopresis, daytime enuresis, plus bedwetting.
Feb 14


When do Miralax clean-outs help? Will peeing every 2 hours stop bedwetting?
Will a Miralax clean-out help a child who's clogged with poop? Will bedwetting medication help a 15-year-old? Dr. Hodges answers.
Feb 1


Ex-Lax Safety in Children: Are “Toxicity” and “Tolerance” Legit Concerns?
By Steve Hodges, M.D. It's a myth that Ex-Lax is unsafe for children with chronic constipation. Parents often ask me how long children...
Jan 12


Getting Your Constipated Child Off the Miralax Merry-Go-Round
I’ve treated enuresis and encopresis for 20+ years, and if there’s a one insight I could share, it’s this: Miralax won’t cut it.
Jan 2


Miralax v. Ex-Lax for Childhood Constipation
For treating encopresis which is better: Miralax or Ex-Lax?
Nov 17, 2024


"Medical Groupthink Gone Awry": Why Doctors Get Bedwetting Treatment All Wrong
Dr. Makary recounts critical medical discoveries that were ignored, suppressed, or belittled due to “medical groupthink gone awry."
Oct 16, 2024
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