constipation

Despite common knowledge, constipation is one of the most frequent childhood ailments that we see.  Most individuals assume that constipation means a complete lack of bowel movements (B.M.) or difficulty having bowel movements.  This assumption is not wrong, but it only encompasses one aspect of constipation.  In fact, the most common type of constipation that pediatricians see is a child who actually stools once or more a day.  For many parents this is confusing and often not believable.  The following information should help to demystify and simplify constipation. [Read more…] about Is your kid F.O.S. – full of stool?

Despite common knowledge, constipation is one of the most frequent childhood ailments that we see.  Most individuals assume that constipation means a complete lack of bowel movements or difficulty having bowel movements.  This assumption is not wrong, but it only encompasses one aspect of constipation.  In fact, the most common type of constipation that pediatricians see is a child who actually stools once or more a day.  For many parents this is confusing and often not believable.  The following information should help to demystify and simplify constipation. [Read more…] about Is your kid F.O.S. – full of stool?