Understanding Constipation in Kids Constipation is a frequent issue among children, similar to adults. Factors such as poor ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The prevalence of allergies among children with chronic constipation is not significantly different from that of the general population -- and an allergy to cow's milk does ...

The use of physiotherapy to retrain the pelvic floor musculature reduces functional constipation in children above and beyond standard medical treatment, according to results from a multicenter ...

As a pediatric urologist, I treat children of all ages with a variety of toileting difficulties, including bedwetting, daytime wetting, encopresis (poop accidents), chronic urinary tract infections, ...

He or she has fewer than 3 bowel movements each week. The stools are hard, dry and unusually large. The stools are difficult to pass. What causes constipation? If your child doesn't drink enough water ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Once-daily linaclotide improved weekly spontaneous bowel movements from 1.16 to 3.41 during the 12-week ...

SUNDAY, Sept. 21, 2025 (HealthDay News) — When a child struggles with constipation, it can be a source of frustration and discomfort for the whole family. But a leading pediatric expert offers a clear ...

(Reuters Health) – Child-rearing practices and attitudes could be contributing factors when kids have chronic constipation issues, according to a new study from the Netherlands. "Stool-withholding and ...

Mar. 23 -- (HealthDay News) -- Children are considered constipated if they have fewer than three bowel movements a week, or their stools are large, hard, and difficult to pass. Here are suggestions ...