Question 1

what's the most effective way to prevent constipation in children?

Accepted Answer

Water: Ensure they are taking plenty of fluids, fresh vegetables, fruits, and fiber in the form of cereals and multigrain breads. A good rule of thumb is one ounce of water for every pound of body weight every day.

Question 2

can constipation in children give groin pain?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Dilation of the rectum and/or pressure on the pelvic structures form dilated colon can indeed cause discomfort that goes into the pelvic and groin area. Increase fiber, increase fluids and if continued constipation, talk to doc about use of stool softeners like miralax (polyethylene glycol).

Question 3

can children's claritin (loratadine) cause constipation?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Not likely to cause constipation.  Constipation is more likely to be caused by a decrease in hydration or a change in diet.

Question 4

what kind of foods are best for children with constipation problems.  yogurt vs greek yogurt, supplements or other?  what foods are to be avoided?

Accepted Answer

Depends on age: This depends on the age of the child, if there are any underlying medical problems, and what the reason for the constipation is. You should have an evaluation with your pediatrician for an examination and discussion of constipation treatment. Occasionally, referral to a pediatric gastroenterologist is needed. start with discussion with your pediatrician.

Question 5

after giving a child the children's enema will the constipation not occur anymore after they've had a successful bowl movement ?

Accepted Answer

Don't bet on it: Enemas can relieve an outlet blocked by firm or large stools, but the reason they got that way may be a problem. Kids often retain stools because at some point it started hurting to go, so they decided they would avoid it. They can actually cause a ballooning of their colon that makes emptying less efficient. Some kids need a bowel rehab designed by a well trained pedi or pedi gastroenterologist.

Question 6

im 8 weeks pregnant & my prenatals are causing constipation from the iron. are the childrens or adult gummy vitamins ok? some of  them lack calcium etc.

Accepted Answer

Add fiber: Hi heather ~ the iron, as well as hormonal changes, are causing the constipation. Thus changing your vitamin is unlikely to solve your problem. Iron and Folic Acid are the most important elements of a prenatal vitamin. Try increasing your water intake, eating plenty of fruits and vegetables, and adding a fiber supplement (such as metamucil).

Question 7

i am experiencing  difficult stools and constipation.

Accepted Answer

Constipation remedy: There is no one size fits all constipation remedy, but pts your age usually have constipation due to lack of fiber in the diet, low water intake, excess meats, or drugs that slow gut movement (pain killers). Try drinking more water, eating fiber (fruits, veggies, oatmeal), taking metamucil, or cutting down on meats or pain meds.

Question 8

i am experiencing  constipation and feeling of unfinished defecation. the following also describes me: difficult stools. what should i do? when i do go, it is very small amount, like maybe a little bigger than large marble marble. 3 weeks

Accepted Answer

Constipation: Constipation can be caused by lack of fiber in the diet. Please decrease sugars and fats in diet, and increase foods with fiber, like beans and green leafy vegetables. Drink lots of water.

Question 9

i am experiencing  feeling of unfinished defecation, obstipation, rectal lump and mucus in stool. the following also describe me: constipation and difficult stools. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

See: A GI specialist. Try high fiber soft diet, drink plenty of fluids and increase activity level. Your GI May place you on stool softener, laxatives and or suppository or rectal manual stool evacuation if indicated

Question 10

a couple months ago i passed hard stool & i felt something get irritated at opening of rectum.it felt a bit itchy too and when i wiped only had tiniest amount of red blood. i have had occasional hemorrhoids after children. should i worry about cancer?

Accepted Answer

: Although the chances of this bleeding being due to cancer are very small, the only way to know for sure that it is due to hemorrhoids is to have an exam performed. You should see your primary doctor, or a GI doctor. Good luck.

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What kind of foods are best for children with constipation problems. yogurt vs greek yogurt, supplements or other? what foods are to be avoided?

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After giving a child the children's enema will the constipation not occur anymore after they've had a successful bowl movement ?

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Im 8 weeks pregnant & my prenatals are causing constipation from the iron. are the childrens or adult gummy vitamins ok? some of them lack calcium etc.

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I am experiencing difficult stools and constipation.

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I am experiencing constipation and feeling of unfinished defecation. the following also describes me: difficult stools. what should i do? when i do go, it is very small amount, like maybe a little bigger than large marble marble. 3 weeks

A member asked:

I am experiencing feeling of unfinished defecation, obstipation, rectal lump and mucus in stool. the following also describe me: constipation and difficult stools. what should i do?

A member asked:

A couple months ago i passed hard stool & i felt something get irritated at opening of rectum.it felt a bit itchy too and when i wiped only had tiniest amount of red blood. i have had occasional hemorrhoids after children. should i worry about cancer?

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