Blind Spots: Brilliant Book Explains Bedwetting Without Even Mentioning It
Dr. Makary recounts critical medical discoveries that were ignored, suppressed, or belittled due to “medical groupthink gone awry."
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Sep 8
My Response to Mr. Dad and "Oh Crap! Potty Training"
By Steve Hodges M.D. On a recent episode of the podcast Mr. Dad, hosted by Armin Brott, a guest misrepresented my opinions on potty...
Aug 25
Bedwetting Medication: When It Works, When It Doesn't
When a child’s constipation has resolved, medication tends to work well; when a child’s rectum remains clogged with stool, drugs are pointle
Aug 19
Back-to-School Anxiety and Bedwetting: What's Fact, What's Not
Enuresis causes anxiety, not the reverse. Enuresis is actually caused by chronic constipation
Aug 8
Nope, Stress and Caffeine Don't Cause Bedwetting
Are children at increased risk for bedwetting if they feel emotionally stressed or drink caffeine? Certainly not.
Aug 1
The Peaceful Parenting Podcast: Pee and Poop Problems with Dr. Steve Hodges
Not only does bedwetting disrupt a child's sleep but carrying a colon full of poop can have serious health consequences into adulthood.
Jul 24
“I have PTSD from Miralax”: On Constipation, Encopresis and Laxatives
We covered poop and pee withholding, bladder medication, Ex-Lax and Miralax, a recurrence of accidents in a teenager, and explosive pee acci
Jul 1
I’m a Pediatric Urologist. Political Talk of “Bedwetting” Harms My Patients.
By Steve Hodges, M.D. In my capacity as a pediatric urologist, I don’t have much to say about politics, except this: I wish political...
Jul 1
"Mind blown": Voices of Your Village Interviews Dr. Steve Hodges on Constipation, Bedwetting, and Potty Accidents
We got to chat about accidents and bedwetting and constipation, and I literally was like, oh my gosh, mind blown.
Jun 30
Enuresis and Encopresis Q&A: Bladder Meds, Ex-Lax, and Weaning Off Enemas
By Steve Hodges, M.D. How can you help a teenager counteract a bedwetting setback? Is it a good idea to start tapering off enemas if a...
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