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Constipation in children is a common, yet painful, condition in which the child has difficulty having bowel movements.
214-456-8000
Fax: 214-456-1206
Ste F4500
When a child is constipated, a stool stays in their colon for too long. When this happens, the colon absorbs the fluid from the stool, which hardens the stool and makes it difficult to pass.
Children with constipation often experience:
Constipation can occur due to a variety of reasons, including: