Treatment
- Over-the-counter fiber supplements or stool softeners. If your child doesn't get a lot of fiber in his or her diet, adding an over-the-counter fiber supplement, such as Metamucil or Citrucel, might help. ...
- A laxative or enema. ...
- Hospital enema.
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Common Causes
What to Do If Your Child Is Constipated
- Know the Signs. Your child attempts to hold in their stool -- signs include making faces, crossing their legs, or twisting their body.
- Causes. There are many things that can cause your child to become constipated. ...
- Remedies to Try at Home. Make sure your child is getting enough fluids. ...
- When to See the Doctor. ...
Related Conditions
To prevent and treat constipation:
- Give your child more liquids. Drinking enough water and other liquids helps poop move more easily through the intestines. ...
- Make sure your kids eat more fiber. ...
- Encourage your kids to get enough exercise. ...
- Develop a regular meal schedule. ...
- Get kids into the habit of going. ...
What to do if your child is constipated?
Other things you can do to relieve constipation include:
- Exercise regularly. Moving your body will keep your bowels moving, too.
- Adjust your toilet posture. It may be easier to poop if you squat, raise your legs, or lean back.
- Check your meds. Many prescription drugs can cause constipation. ...
- Biofeedback. ...
- Massage. ...
- Enemas. ...
- Suppositories. ...
- Prebiotics and probiotics. ...
What helps kids with constipation?
How to prevent constipation
- Make sure your child has plenty to drink – offer breastfed babies who are not eating solids yet plenty of breastfeeds. ...
- Give your child a variety of foods, including plenty of fruit and vegetables, which are a good source of fibre. ...
- Encourage your child to be physically active. ...
What are the best things to do for constipation?
How do you treat constipation in children?
Diagnosis
Infrequent, irregular or difficult evacuation of the bowels.
Common Causes
Constipation is not always related to an underlying condition. It may be caused by:
- Insufficient quantities of fiber and water in meals
- Changes in diet or normal activities
- Physical inactivity
- Holding stool for long periods even with the urge
- Drugs such as narcotics, antidepressants, and anti- acids (especially those rich in Ca and Al)
Related Conditions
Treatment
Alternative Medicine
Preparing For Your Appointment
- Your child's doctor will: 1. Gather a complete medical history.Your child's doctor will ask you about your child's past illnesses. He or she will also likely ask you about your child's diet and physical activity patterns. 2. Conduct a physical exam.Your child's physical exam will likely include placing a gloved finger into your child's anus to check for abnormalities or the presence of impacted sto…