Children's Constipation

About Constipation?
Constipation is a very common problem in young children that parents shouldn't be overly concerned about. Constipation usually occurs due to a diet that doesn't include an adequate amount of water and fiber, which is known to help maintain a normal bowel movement. Children who eat large amounts of processed foods, cheese, and meats may also often become constipated.

It's fairly simple to avoid this by making simple dietary changes that include more fiber-rich foods and drinking more water. This can help potentially avoid constipation whilst, helping your child maintain a healthy lifestyle.

What are the signs & symptoms of Constipation?
Constipation occurs when bowel movements become less frequent and stool becomes harder to pass. Often, when stool remains in the colon for too long and too much water is absorbed from the stool, it can cause them to become hard and dry.

Signs of Constipation in children include:

• Fewer bowel movements
• Difficulty when going to the bathroom
• Feeling bloated
• Blood on the surface of hard stool

Sometimes, children may not go to the bathroom as they want to avoid the urge to use the toilet. In these cases, it's important to notice the signs of when they have constipation. If your child fears that having a bowel movement will hurt, they may try to avoid it. You may notice your child crossing their legs, clenching their buttocks, or making faces when attempting to hold stool.

Treating Constipation?
At Elite Meds, we stock a wide range of mild, soothing, and child-friendly laxative medications -specially formulated to ensure prompt, effective, and thorough relief from all symptoms associated with child constipation.