Have a boy and dealing with encopresis (severe constipation)? Need help with potty training.? I have a wonderful 3-year old son who has just started potty training. He's doing remarkably well with the peeing (hardly any accidents at all), but the pooping is another story, because he's had pooping problems for quite a long time, and they have yet to be resolved. We are now (finally!) on Miralax to get him to a "clean slate" and he is obviously soiling his pants. After the fact, he will say he pooped in his pants. We keep telling him it's OK, and it's just an accident, and we're going to get his poopie problem fixed soon. He is so excited about the potty training and wants to do so well and please us, but it is what it is right now. Anyone going through this and have any advice? How long is it likely that we will be dealing with this? My only concerns are for him and his comfort, happiness, disposition and acceptance by his little friends. Thank you to all!!

Summarized question: What are the treatments for encopresis in toddlers?