Persistent Constipation in Children: When Should Parents Consider Hirschsprung Disease?
Constipation is one of the common problems parents notice in children. Hard stools, painful bowel movements, toilet avoidance, stomach discomfort and stool withholding can all be part of childhood constipation. In many children, the reason is functional constipation. A child may hold stool after experiencing pain, drink too little fluid, have changes in diet or […]