Knowing that he will return to his physician to report his progress will often increase your child's motivation. After age 8, most of the treatment program should be between your child and his physician. The more involved and responsible your child feels, the better the results will be. The first follow-up visit is especially important so that the physician can be sure that the impaction is completely cleaned out. You feel your child is blocked up again.
Bowel movements continue to hurt.
Your child won't take the medicines. Your child won't sit on the toilet. You have other questions or concerns.