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Constipation in Toddlers
Constipation in toddlers is a common occurrence but parents often don’t understand the reasons for constipation or how to relieve toddler constipation. Learn answers to these questions as well as some benefits of bacteria in aiding digestion regardless of age.
Bowel Pain
Have you ever wondered what causes pain in the bowels? Common causes for internal pain include organ problems, chronic constipation, and digestive disorders such as IBS, Crohn’s Disease, and parasitic infestation. Dealing with bowel pain can be as easy as adopting an organic diet (with plenty of raw vegetables, fresh fruits, whole grains, and lean meats), exercising more often, staying well hydrated, and getting plenty of rest.
Constipation Diagnosis
Constipation diagnosis methods can vary significantly from one situation to the next depending upon the unique characteristics of the patient’s health. Diagnosing constipation may involve: taking a medical history, physical examination, colorectal transit study, anorectal function tests, barium enema x-ray, or a sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy. Learn more about determining the causes and treatment of chronic constipation using these different approaches.
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