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Continence Concerns

Can you tell what's true and false about continence (wee and poo) issues?

true or false
Everyone will laugh if I tell them about my problems with poo
TRUE FALSE
Incorrect. 1 in 100 teenagers have constipation, so you’re not alone. Two great sources of support are your school nurse and the ERIC (Education and Resources for Improving Childhood Continence) who have an excellent website about the subject.
1 in 100 teenagers have constipation, so you’re not alone. Two great sources of support are your school nurse and the ERIC (Education and Resources for Improving Childhood Continence) website.
true or false
I'm the only person my age who still wets the bed
TRUE FALSE
Wetting the bed affects around half a million children and teenagers in the UK, so there’s a good chance there’s more than one person in every year group at school affected.
Don't worry, you're not on your own! Wetting the bed affects around half a million children and teenagers in the UK, so there’s a good chance there’s more than one person in every year group at school affected.
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There is nothing that can help, I’m going to be stuck like this forever
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Incorrect. There's lots of support and help available - talk to your GP or school nurse if you haven't already.
If you haven't already, talk to your GP or school - there's lot of support available

How to get help

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