Follow-up The extent of follow-up needed varies by situation.
Your child's health care provider will probably want to
see the child at least once after treatment is well under
way to ensure that the treatment is working or to alter
treatment
if necessary.
Prevention
The best way to prevent encopresis is to prevent constipation
in the first place. Make sure the child gets a varied diet
with plenty of fruits and vegetables and whole grain breads
and cereals. The child should drink water and other fluids
frequently and be physically active every day. Finally,
make sure the child has a regular time every day when he
or she sits on the toilet. After a meal is the best time
for this.
Outlook
Generally, the outlook is excellent for children who undergo
the treatment regimen outlined here. Many children who
do
not undergo treatment are able to resolve the problem on
their own as they grow up, but this can take many years.
The problem can persist into adulthood.
