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.
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.