Constipation in children is simple to treat, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy

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Constipation in children is simple to treat, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy

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Guest writer

Socks on washing line
A dilated bowel is like a stretched sock that needs to shrink back to its normal size

CHILD HEALTH

Constipation is one of the top 10 most common problems seen in paediatric clinics, and associated with this is faecal soiling. Here’s how you can help children and their whānau manage this challenging problem

Rebecca Hayman and Melissa Hassan

Constipation in children can be associated with a negative or painful toileting experience, change in diet, illness, delayed toileting or psychosocial