'This kiddo had probably an acute viral gastroenteritis, probably norovirus, then developed constipation, and now he's having something called encopresis, where the hard boulder stool sits in place, and the soft stool moves around it rather than pushing it through,' the doctor explained.
The pediatric doctor explained that she had seen a school-aged child who had stomach issues for the entire month since the whole family came down with norovirus in early January.
Pediatric doctor Meghan Martin has revealed a complication that you must look out for after you come down with a case of norovirus - and why it's more common than you think.
In January, the norovirus had a surge throughout the United States, per Yale Medicine, and unfortunately, it's quite easy to catch, as its particles are spread by contaminated food, water, or surfaces.
'When you have a GI bug, it's important to try to resume your normal diet as soon as possible to help that GI intestine heal, and also to continue getting the fiber that you need to keep the poop pooping, ' Dr. Martin concluded.
