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Constipation in children

Questions to ask your doctor

If you've been told that your child has constipation, you may want to talk to your doctor to find out more.

Here are some questions that you might want to ask.

Why did my child get constipation?
Is there anything wrong with my child?
Will the constipation get better on its own, or will my child need treatment?
What kind of treatment works best?
How long will my child need this treatment?
Does the treatment have any side effects?
Will the constipation come back when the treatment stops?
Is there anything I can do to help?
Should I change my child's diet?

This information was last updated on May 12, 2009

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