Problem
Enuresis and Encopresis or complex soiling
Description
Both are categorised as elimination disorders and are the inability to control urination or defecation in those deemed old enough to exercise control
Please also see guidance on Paediatric Urinary incontinence/constipation pathway
Initial screening and treatment should be undertaken by paediatrician to rule out physical causes.
Refer to paediatrician in the first instance.
Referrals to CAMHS will only be accepted from this specialist service or the Continence Nurse.
You may wish to find out more information from www.eric.org.uk which includes a free downloadable toolkit for parents and professionals
Guidance can be sourced on the intranet: ‘NHS Lothian Children and Young People Continence Assessment and Management Guidelines’
