Encopresis without constipation or overflow incontinence

Encopresis is the repeated passage of faeces in inappropriate places occurring repeatedly (e.g., at least once per month over a period of several months) in an individual who has reached the developmental age when faecal continence is ordinarily expected (4 years). The faecal incontinence may have been present from birth (i.e., an atypical extension of normal infantile incontinence), or may have arisen following a period of acquired bowel control. Encopresis without constipation and overflow is not associated with retention and impaction of faeces, but rather reflects reluctance, resistance or failure to conform to social norms in defecating in acceptable places in the context of normal physiological control over defecation. Stools are typically of normal consistency and inappropriate defecation is likely to be intermittent.

ICD-11 diagnostic criteria

• zanieczyszczanie się kałem
• brak zaparć

How to recognise

In the ICD-11 framework, the core symptoms taken into account when recognising Encopresis without constipation or overflow incontinence are:

• oddawanie kału w nieodpowiednich miejscach

Frequently asked questions

How is Encopresis without constipation or overflow incontinence diagnosed according to ICD-11?

According to ICD-11, the diagnostic criteria for Encopresis without constipation or overflow incontinence (6C01.1) include: zanieczyszczanie się kałem; brak zaparć.

WHO ICD-11 source

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