Constipation in children and adolescents is defined as passing delayed or infrequent hard stools with pain and excessive straining. 1, 2 The prevalence of constipation in...

2023年7月7日 · Constipation is a common problem in children of all ages. A child with constipation may have bowel movements less frequently than normal, or their bowel movements may be hard, large-caliber, or difficult and painful to pass. Most children with constipation do not have an identifiable underlying medical problem causing their symptoms.

2021年9月18日 · Constipation in children is a common problem. A constipated child has infrequent bowel movements or hard, dry stools. Common causes include early toilet training and changes in diet. Fortunately, most cases of constipation in children are temporary.

Childhood constipation is common and almost always functional without an organic etiology. Stool retention can lead to fecal incontinence in some patients. Often, a medical history and physical...

Children with constipation may have stools (poops or bowel movements—BMs) that are hard, dry and difficult or painful to get out. Some children with constipation have infrequent stools. Read on for more information about constipation (signs and symptoms, causes and treatment) and how to help your child develop good bowel habits.

2023年11月27日 · Symptoms suggesting constipation in infants and children include infrequent bowel evacuation; hard, small feces; difficult or painful evacuation of large-diameter stools; and fecal incontinence (voluntary or involuntary evacuation of feces into the underwear, also known as encopresis) [1,2].

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 constipation include: Having fewer bowel movements than normal. Constipation is often defined as having fewer than 3 bowel movements a week.

2023年4月14日 · Constipation isn’t usually something to worry about in children, but it can sometimes be a sign of a more serious condition. If your child’s constipation lasts for more than 2 weeks,...

2021年9月18日 · In addition to changes in diet and routine, various alternative approaches may help relieve constipation in children: Massage. Gently massaging your child's abdomen may relax the muscles that support the bladder and intestines, helping to …

Constipation is responsible for up to 5% of pediatric office visits. It is defined as delay or difficulty in defecation. Normal frequency and consistency of stool varies with children's age, and diet; there is also considerable variation from child to child. Most (90%) normal neonates pass meconium within the first 24 hours of life.