22/12/2025
Here’s a fact many parents don’t realize: the colon learns habits — and it remembers them.
When children repeatedly hold their stool, the body quickly adapts. Muscles tighten, reflexes shift, and holding becomes automatic and unconscious. Children may cross their legs, stand on their toes, arch their back, or suddenly “freeze” — all instinctive ways to stop a bowel movement.
Over time, the colon becomes so accustomed to holding that relaxing on the toilet feels unnatural. Even when a child wants to go, their body may be confused, leading to accidents despite effort or good intentions.
The good news? The colon can relearn normal function, nerves can regain sensitivity, and toilet training can succeed with the right guidance, patience, and support. Kids aren’t being difficult — their body simply needs retraining. 🌿
You can help your child regain control:
www.encopresis.com
DrC@encopresis.com
Phone: 616-638-1957
Back-up: 616-881-2882
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