What is constipation in children? Constipation is when a child has very hard stools and has fewer bowel movements than normal. It is a very common gastrointestinal (GI) problem. Signs that a child has ...

Correspondence to Dr Siba Prosad Paul, Department of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, Bristol BS2 8BJ, UK; siba.paul{at}nhs.net Constipation in children is a common ...

Encourage your child to eat more fiber-rich fruits and vegetables, drink more water and engage in physical activity ...

Constipation is a common problem in children and is often not recognised early or managed effectively. The condition can be easily recognised by the following symptoms - infrequent passage of stool, ...

Constipation frequently affects children, causing discomfort for the child and concern for their parents. An effective solution for constipation is to increase the intake of fiber. However ...

Constipation and urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common pediatric health issues that can impact the well-being of ...

That said, it’s still possible for babies to experience constipation, and they may not exhibit some of the same signs as older children. Instead, some of the most common signs of constipation in ...

Correspondence to Marieke van Dijk, Psychosocial Department and Department of Paediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Emma Children's Hospital, Academic Medical Centre, Room A3-241, PO Box 22700, ...

Constipation is defined as functional constipation if there is no underlying organic cause, which is the case in up to 95% of children [1]. Constipation is one of the commonest digestive complaints in ...

Established in October 2010, The Johns Hopkins Children’s Center offers a specialized clinic dedicated to helping children and teens (ages 2 to 20) overcome chronic constipation. Our team combines the ...