Constipation is common in children of all ages. About 18% of toddlers and 14% of children and teens aged 4 to 18 years suffer from constipation, according to a 2018 study in The Journal of Pediatrics.

Constipation that occurs after diarrhea may result from medication use or dietary changes. Some health conditions, such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), can also involve both diarrhea and ...

If your child is struggling with constipation, the battle can feel endless. Trying to convince a wiggly child to sit on the toilet for any length of time is a challenge on a good day, let alone if the ...

Whether you rush to the toilet on the reg or struggle to drop a deuce, you’ve probably heard the same advice: Eat more fiber. But how does the same recommendation hold true for two opposite GI ...

(Reuters Health) - Many children with constipation may have an easier time going to the bathroom when potty training is paired with exercises to improve posture and strengthen pelvic muscles, a recent ...

Children who resist toilet training tend to have more difficult temperaments, but constipation may be the source of the problem and treatment could ease the transition, researchers said Monday. In a ...

Scientists have discovered that a microorganism may be causing digestive problems in some people, potentially paving the way for better treatments for constipation. Analyzing data from more than 1,500 ...

Let me confess something: My friends and I have a text thread named “Imodium. Or Miralax?” where we talk about our bowel movements (or lack thereof) somewhat regularly. The group chat, which is ...