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Why does my 1 year old daughter keep straining even once she's had a poo?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Straining: This is a normal reaction for a one year old child.She is helping to move the stool forward.

Dr Phasouk and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/18/2013

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