• What causes chronic constipation in children?

My friend's son, 8 years old, has chronic constipation. What causes chronic constipation? What are the treatment options?

2 Answers

  • Gastroenterologist (Pediatric)
  • Memhpis, TN

Constipation has a multitude of causes. Constipation can occur from some inherited issues to a very poor diet. In children, it often behavioral due to stool withholding. Of course, the therapy depends on the cause of the constipation. Sorry this is not a simple one answer, one treatment question.

Mark R. Corkins, M.D., S.P.R., C.N.S.C., F.A.S.P.E.N., A.G.A.F., F.A.A.P.

  • Gastroenterologist (Pediatric)
  • Overland Park, KS

Constipation is common at this age. The cause include poor dysfunctional defecation because of passing of large hard stool associated with pain with stool withholding behavior.

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