Withholding Potty

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Withholding Potty

Asked for Male, 6 Years

He is potty trained..but he is trying to hold it as much as he can..he does it once in 3 or 4 days.. He doesn't seem to be constipated. Drinks good amount of water and fiber food... Not sure of the issue.. please help

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Dr. S Madhavan

Neuropsychiatrist 24 yrs exp Chennai

Hi children develop attachment towards objects. You mentioned that your boy is using a potty once in 3-4 days. If he is six years old give him some time. Does he play with other kids? If problems persist please consult a child psychologist.

Next Steps

allow time. try to keep the potty close to toilet. try to use toilet on and off.

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Dr. Shahjahan Akthar Psychiatrist 7 yrs exp Hyderabad Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Shahjahan Akthar

Psychiatrist 7 yrs exp Hyderabad

Consult Now

Just give him some time...sometimes children develop this kinds of fear related to passing stools..make it is a pleasant experience for him by rewarding him stars or smileys etc..or by praising him..dnt discuss too much bout it infront of him

Next Steps

observe the time when he passes stools daily and try to take him to washroom playfully

Health Tips

the more you drag this the more difficult it vl b..ignoring the problem and supporting him is d best thing you can do now..