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Nonretentive faecal incontinence (Rome IV)

Faecal incontinence in a child without constipation. It is much less common than incontinence from constipation with overflow. The Rome IV criteria are summarised here in our own words, and are a guide to a positive diagnosis alongside appropriate investigation. See the Rome Foundation for the original criteria.

For at least 1 month, in a child with a developmental age over 4 years, all of

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Reference

Hyams JS, Di Lorenzo C, Saps M, et al. Functional disorders: children and adolescents. Gastroenterology. 2016;150(6):1456-1468.