Encopresis is defined as the repeated elimination of feces on or into inappropriate places by someone over age 4.

Encopresis is defined as the repeated elimination of feces on or into inappropriate places by someone over age 4.

• A. Enuresis
• B. Encopresis
• C. Transient Tic Disorder
• D. Delirium

Answer: (B)

Encopresis is a behavioral and developmental issue in which a child, typically age 4 or older, repeatedly defecates in inappropriate places. The key here is that the problem centers on fecal elimination, not urine or other symptoms. In practice, many cases arise after a period of constipation and stool withholding, leading to overflow soiling while the child still attempts to control urine and overall bathroom behavior. This definition matches the description given: repeated elimination of feces in inappropriate places by someone over age four. Enuresis would involve urination problems, not defecation. Transient Tic Disorder centers on motor or vocal tics, not elimination. Delirium is an acute, fluctuating disturbance of consciousness and cognition, unrelated to patterns of fecal elimination in children. So the term that best fits the scenario is Encopresis.

Encopresis is a behavioral and developmental issue in which a child, typically age 4 or older, repeatedly defecates in inappropriate places. The key here is that the problem centers on fecal elimination, not urine or other symptoms. In practice, many cases arise after a period of constipation and stool withholding, leading to overflow soiling while the child still attempts to control urine and overall bathroom behavior. This definition matches the description given: repeated elimination of feces in inappropriate places by someone over age four.

Enuresis would involve urination problems, not defecation. Transient Tic Disorder centers on motor or vocal tics, not elimination. Delirium is an acute, fluctuating disturbance of consciousness and cognition, unrelated to patterns of fecal elimination in children. So the term that best fits the scenario is Encopresis.