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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


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...
Sep 8, 2024


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
Aug 25, 2024


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
Aug 19, 2024


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.
Aug 9, 2024
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