Constipation is a condition of improper bowel movement. Usually the child experiences pain and has a hard time passing dry and hard stool. In normal condition there is no pain while passing the stool and it has a soft texture. The bowel movement is also regular. A child having constipation not only finds it difficult [...]
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Constipation occurs commonly in children, affecting up to 10% at any given time. Still, only 3% of parents actually seek advice from the doctor for this condition. Constipation describes the infrequent passage of stools (bowel movements) or the passage of hard stools. Any definition of constipation depends upon comparison to how often the child normally [...]
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Your child is having a problem with constipation if there are fewer than three bowel movements a week, the stools are hard and dry, or they are difficult for your child to pass; and if your child is having trouble with any of these symptoms beyond a couple of weeks the constipation is chronic.
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Constipation is one of the most common digestive complaints. Constipation is a symptom, not a disease. Constipation is defined as having a bowel movement fewer than three times per week. Some people who are constipated find it painful to have a bowel movement and often experience straining, bloating, and the sensation of a full bowel. [...]
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Your one month old baby grunts and strains as he tries to move his bowels. As a mother, you are typically worried that he may be constipated – you can definitely tell from the look on his face that he is having some major difficulties. So, you call his doctor for some expert opinion. You [...]
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