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Is it normal for a child thats 3 years of age to have a bowel movement of approximately 9 to 10 inches?

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9-10 inch long stool: Yes it is normal and size of the faeces does not mean the child has something wrong with him oe her.

Answered 12/20/2012

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Constipation: Surely, if htere has not been a bowel movement for a while. Usually the stool will be larger than normal. Oftentimes, children have regualr bms but do not completely empty their rectum. As a result, stool accumulates causing the bms to be longer.

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Answered 12/20/2012

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