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What Causes Chronic Trouble In Bowel Moments In A Child?

My son has had poop problems since we started to potty train him 4 years ago. He has been on a laxative since. Whenever he doesn't get the laxative he cannot poop. We originally thought is was just a potty training thing but since he is now 7 and still having the same problems we are worried it may be something more. When he was a baby he would grunt when he pooped.
Mon, 29 Jan 2018
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Hello dear and warm welcome to HealthcareMagic!


I have evaluated your query for your son thoroughly.



* There are various reasons for chronic constipation in a child such as:
1) Improper chewing of food
2) Altered gut flora mechanics
3) Lack of physical exercises
4) Junk foods or excess dairy fat consumption and others
5) Intestine disorders including narrowing of lumen or others.

*

Need primary care with dietary measures and life style modifications. Later on if required may need further work up in details.



Hope this clears your doubt.


Wishing him fine health ahead.



For any further assistance, please contact me.


Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon

Take care

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What Causes Chronic Trouble In Bowel Moments In A Child?

Hello dear and warm welcome to HealthcareMagic! I have evaluated your query for your son thoroughly. * There are various reasons for chronic constipation in a child such as: 1) Improper chewing of food 2) Altered gut flora mechanics 3) Lack of physical exercises 4) Junk foods or excess dairy fat consumption and others 5) Intestine disorders including narrowing of lumen or others. * Need primary care with dietary measures and life style modifications. Later on if required may need further work up in details. Hope this clears your doubt. Wishing him fine health ahead. For any further assistance, please contact me. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon Take care