CHILDREN'S HEALTH

Bowel Problems

Common bowel problems in childhood include constipation, faecal incontinence (soiling), abdominal and/or pelvic pain.

There is a strong association between bowel and bladder problems in childhood, this means that many children with bowel problems will also have bladder problems.

Constipation is a very common childhood complaint. Constipation problems often start around the age of toilet training. Experience of hard painful stools (poo) can have ongoing influence over a child’s toileting behaviours. Toilet avoidance and stool withholding may develop. This ongoing cycle can lead to symptoms of faecal incontinence, and this can be a significant distress to the child and their family.

 If you have concerns about your child’s bowel problems please contact us.

CHILDREN'S HEALTH

Bowel Problems

Common bowel problems in childhood include constipation, faecal incontinence (soiling), abdominal and/or pelvic pain.

There is a strong association between bowel and bladder problems in childhood, this means that many children with bowel problems will also have bladder problems.

Constipation is a very common childhood complaint. Constipation problems often start around the age of toilet training. Experience of hard painful stools (poo) can have ongoing influence over a child’s toileting behaviours. Toilet avoidance and stool withholding may develop. This ongoing cycle can lead to symptoms of faecal incontinence, and this can be a significant distress to the child and their family.

 If you have concerns about your child’s bowel problems please contact us.

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Some common questions about bowel problems

  • Does your child complain of hard poo (stools)?
  • Does your child have to strain to pass their poo (stool)?
  • Does your child complain of pain when opening their bowels?
  • Does your child withhold their poo (stool) or regularly postpone opening their bowels?
  • Does your child have poo accidents (Faecal Incontinence)?
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Bowel problems in children can be common, although if left unaddressed can result in longer term problems. Reach out to us for a discussion and how we can help your child.

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