Incontinence at school

[JenniferSee]

Last Friday my son had an accident at school. He has never had any before. I spoke to the nurse at school and warned her about possible future accidents. His doctor has never found anything wrong with him in the past. What is the best way I can help my son?

[Yaleamanda]

How old is he? What kind of accident? Has it happened again?

[JenniferSee in reply to Yaleamanda]

He is 16 years old, and he’s been wetting himself. And yes it has continued.

[Yaleamanda in reply to JenniferSee]

Constipation is most likely the guilty culprit until proven otherwise

[JenniferSee]

constipation? How do you figure that?

[Constipated in reply to JenniferSee]

That was my reason for wetting myself too,when you're constipated the rectum presses on bladder ,doesn't let you empty it fully

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[AnonymousTeenGuy]

Hi! Sorry to hear that he is experiencing this - must be very challenging for both of you.

What type of situation did it happen in (eg: lessons / exams / assembly/ break, etc.) - can he recall when he last went to the bathroom / any activities or special things before the accident?

Given that you said he is 16, would he be in High School Grade 10-11 or Y11-12 (Assuming you are from the US/UK)?

The context might be helpful in understanding the situation.

Hope I can offer some help