By Steve Hodges, M.D. A mom in our private enuresis/encopresis support group sparked discussion with this question: “Is enema dependence...

By Steve Hodges, M.D. Would you know if your child had chronic constipation? Would your child’s doctor? Would a researcher tracking your...

By Steve Hodges, M.D. Does resolving chronic constipation stop bedwetting? Yes, undeniably. I’ve treated enuresis (bedwetting and daytime...

Olive oil enemas and glycerin enemas can help children with severe constipation, bedwetting, and encopresis when standard treatments don’t fully empty the rectum.

By Steve Hodges, M.D. Over the decades, I have witnessed the unfortunate normalization of bedwetting. But I’m now seeing something more...

By Steve Hodges, M.D. Is Miralax safe to take for short periods? Should my child be x-rayed for constipation? What’s the best timing for...

Miralax clean-outs can look successful—and still fail. Here’s why clean-outs often don’t solve chronic constipation in kids with bedwetting or accidents, and what works better than repeating the cycle.

If your child isn’t amenable to potty sits, don’t force the issue! When a kid's rectum lacks tone and sensation, a potty sit may be futile.

There are two surgical procedures that halt bedwetting immediately: bladder Botox and InterStim, essentially a pacemaker for the bladder.

By Steve Hodges, M.D., The other day I looked everywhere in the car for my sunglasses — under the seat, behind the seat, in the console,...