CONSTIPATION IN CHILDREN
Constipation in children is a common problem. Constipation in children is often characterized by infrequent bowel movements or hard, dry stools.
Various factors can lead to Constipation in children.
Common causes include early toilet training and changes in diet.
Fortunately, most cases of Constipation in children are temporary.
Encouraging your child to make simple dietary changes — such as eating more fiber-rich fruits and vegetables and drinking more Fluids — can go a long way toward alleviating Constipation.
Sometimes Constipation in children can also be treated with laxatives.
Signs and Symptoms
• Less than three bowel movements a week.
• Bowel movements that are hard, dry and difficult to pass.
• Pain while having a bowel movement.
• Abdominal pain.
• Nausea.
• Traces of liquid or clay-like stool in your child's underwear a sign that stool is backed up in the rectum.
• Blood on the surface of hard stool.
Note: If child is sickly, has learning difficulties or gets hurt often it's likely that the child is suffering from the effects of the evil eye (NAZR).
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