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Constipation in children
Constipation is when bowel movements happen less often than normal or the stools tend to be hard and difficult to pass. Constipation has numerous causes which you will learn about on this page.
Dr. Keegan Duchicela reviewed this
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What's the most effective way to prevent constipation in children?
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