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Constipation

Constipation occurs when bowel movements become less frequent and stools become difficult to pass. It happens most often due to changes in diet or routine, or due to inadequate intake of fiber. You should call your doctor if you have severe pain, blood in your stools, or constipation that lasts longer than three weeks.
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Family Physician, discusses diagnosing and treating constipation.
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True/False - Quiz: Do You Understand Children's Constipation?

Quiz: Do You Understand Children's Constipation?

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Constipation in children can lead to anxiety.

Explanation:

Research has found that children with constipation had significantly more anxiety related to going to the bathroom than children who didn't experience constipation. Children who suffer from constipation can develop a fear of going to the bathroom, leading to a vicious cycle of constipation and anxiety.

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If your child experiences constipation, you should give them laxatives.

Explanation:

Always consult with your doctor before giving your child a laxative, as they can be harmful if used incorrectly.

2

Exercise can help treat constipation symptoms.

Explanation:

Exercise helps move digested food through the intestines, lowering the time it takes food to move through. This limits the amount of water the body absorbs from the stool.

3

Whole-grain foods may increase constipation in children.

Explanation:

Whole-grain foods can help treat constipation in kids, because they're high in fiber. Look for whole-grain cereals, oatmeal, toast and muffins. Watch out for white flour in foods, as it may worsen constipation symptoms.

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Constipation is often defined as having fewer than five bowel movements a week.

Explanation:

Constipation is often defined as having fewer than three bowel movements a week.

Diagnosing and Treating Constipation

Constipation is a big problem that patients just don’t want to talk about with their Local family Physician doctor. It’s often embarrassing and they just don’t know how to bring it up. Based on some new studies on patient self-reporting, the prevalence of chronic constipation can be anywhere from 10-20 percent.

Chronic constipation is a challenging problem because it affects one’s quality of life. It can cause emotions such as frustration, anxiety, embarrassment and stress. I think that chronic constipation definitely is important to speak about with your family doctor.