Stool incontinence in children
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Stool incontinence is the accidental passing of bowel movements that is not caused by illness or physical abnormality.
Stool incontinence occurs in about 3 to 4% of 4-year-old children and becomes less common as age increases. It occurs most often in conjunction with toilet teaching or starting school.
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