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Hi

My 3 year keeps holding in her need to poo and seems really reluctant to go, whether it is on the potty or in a pull up. She seems like she would rather hold it in than go, but is in a lot of discomfort and won’t admit to me that she needs to go. I don’t know how to encourage her or try to get her to understand that when she needs to go she should.

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Hello MaxMillie2223 ,

This is a really common issue, but is also a very misunderstood condition that if not managed correctly, can lead to toileting habits/behaviour that is difficult to break.

I use the term habit/behaviour loosely, because it is not something they are aware of and it is out of their control.

I will add a few link for you to be looking at, but please call into Just One Number, 0300 300 0123 to discuss it in more detail and come up with a plan to help her move forward.

eric.org.uk/childrens-bowel...

Best Wishes, Rachel

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