Constipation in children - Kaashvi Medident | Dr. Vipin Jain


Often people think that the problem of constipation occurs only in older people, but be it small children or older people, the problem of constipation can trouble to everyone. When adults are troubled by constipation, they can tell others, but when children feel the symptoms of constipation, they are unable to tell anyone. Sometimes the child is afraid to have a bowel movement that will hurt him; he may try to avoid it.


What is Children’s Constipation?

Constipation is the difficulty in passing bowel movements or infrequent bowel movements. Symptoms of constipation are felt when the intestines do not work properly. When the intestines take too long to absorb fluids, this causes the accumulation of dry and hard stools. Because of this, children find it difficult to pass stools. Small amounts of feces come out. Children have to sit in the toilet for hours to pass stool. Due to constipation, the stool becomes hard and smooth less.


Children Constipation Types

Constipation is of two types:-

  • Acute constipation: Constipation that lasts for less than two weeks in children is called acute constipation.
  • Chronic constipation: Constipation that lasts for more than two weeks in children is called chronic constipation.


Symptoms of Children Constipation

The symptoms of constipation in children can be identified by:-

1. Hard, rough, and forceful bowel movements.

2. Having bowel movements less than 3 times a week.

3. Pain while passing stool.

4. Gas in the stomach.

5. Indigestion.

6. Abdominal pain.

7. Headache.

8. Heaviness in the stomach.


When should contact the doctor if your child has a constipation problem?

When constipation in children lasts for more than 4-5 days, and blood comes out at the time of defecation, or blood mixed stools, then the doctor should be contacted immediately.

If your child is having the above symptoms, don’t wait. Book an appointment with our Best Child Specialist in Noida Dr. Vipin Jain. He makes sure to give your child the best care with all tenderness.  Also available are the Vaccination Discounts in Noida.

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