CHILDREN'S HEALTH

Bladder & Bowel Pain

Common childhood pelvic pain presentations such as tummy (abdominal) pain, bladder pain, urethral pain, vaginal pain, penile pain, scrotal pain, anal pain can be associated with bladder or bowel dysfunction. Persistent pain can be very distressing, exhausting, and disrupt many important aspects of a child’s life and impact the whole family.

Pain conditions are complex. A specialist continence assessment is an important step in understanding and managing a child’s pelvic pain symptoms. 

CHILDREN'S HEALTH

Bladder & Bowel Pain

Common childhood pelvic pain presentations such as tummy (abdominal) pain, bladder pain, urethral pain, vaginal pain, scrotal pain, anal pain can be associated with bladder or bowel dysfunction. Persistent pain can be very distressing, exhausting, and disrupt many important aspects of a child’s life and impact the whole family.

Pain conditions are complex. A specialist continence assessment is an important step in understanding and managing a child’s pelvic pain symptoms. 

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Some common questions about bladder and bowel pain in children

  • Does your child often report pain before or after opening their bowels?
  • Does your child complain of pain when emptying their bladder?
  • Does your child or teenager describe recurrent pain and discomfort in the lower abdomen?
  • Does your child report spasms of pain in the pelvis, vagina or rectum?
  • Can a child have irritable bowel syndrome?
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Download our fact sheet about bladder and bowel pain in children

Visiting a continence and pelvic health physio with your family is an easy way to obtain a comprehensive continence (or bladder and bowel) assessment for your child. We are here to help your child on the pathway to bladder and bowel control and work with your family to make this journey as smooth as possible.

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