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Constipation Symptoms
- Stomach pain and bloating
- Bleeding with bowel movements
- Soiling accidents
Sometimes a constipated child might actually appear to have diarrhea, which can be confusing. What’s happening here is that a large formed stool has gotten stuck in your child’s rectum, and liquid stool gets passed around it.
Constipation Treatments
There are three primary treatments for most cases of constipation, and they usually work hand-in-hand.
- A high-fiber diet with plenty of fluids
- A stool softener to clear the bowels
- Regular toilet time
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