daughter five and started poopy in underwear

[MommyofThree]

ok so what could the reasons be for my five year old going number two in her pants. she will sit in it for hours if I didnt smell it I am worried. I took her to doc and they said its constipation ok maybe but that was weeks ago. I asked if someone is hurting her or touching her and she says no. She is only around her family and the school. What could it be;/ she says sometimes she cant feel it. she has been potty trained since two and a half. this is new that shes been doing this. Not number one just two. Idont get it. She does it sometimes two or three times a day not week but day:confused: We are making her sit on potty every half hour. She actually just went poop now on potty but why do we have to do this. Any advise.

[Michelle]

I took care of a little boy that did this, he started doing it at 4 and he's 8 and still doing it.
The doctor said that because he had been constipated in the past that he lost feeling in his bottom and thats why he could never feel it when he had to go.
My best advise is to make sure she never gets constipated and is drinking a lot of water.
What you are already doing is perfect, try to have her go to the bathroom 30 minutes after meals. Just remember she can not help it and it's terrible when it happens in school because the other kids will smell it so maybe put some pullups on her at school and keep some wipes and pullups in the nurses office. I pray that it doesn't last long for her.. sending you hugs because I know how frustrating it is. I had to clean him up every day for 3 years!

[JenNJ]

Sounds like a change in diet is needed. Lots of fresh fruits and veggies, fie we, yogurt, and tons of water. Make sure she is being active and exercising. I would get a referral to a GI specialist and have them check it out to rule out a medical issue.