Video: How to Help a Child Who is Constipated

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Helping a constipated child starts with reminding them to go regularly and serving them a diet high in fiber and fluids. Keep a child regular and free of constipation with health information from a practicing nurse in this free video on health answers.

Video Transcript

Is your child complaining of cramps or stomach problems? He may be constipated. How to help a child who is constipated, this is Dan Carlson, I'm a nurse. One thing you're going to want to look at is is the child going to the bathroom? Sometimes they find themselves playing so often and not ever stopping to actually take time to go to the bathroom. That's a big key is just reminding them to go. Increasing a high fluid diet, high fiber diets making the bowel movement easier to pass is something that's important as well. Maybe you want to look at a child laxative, but I'd consult a physician before giving any medications on that matter. Try to stay away from rices, milk, stuff like that which may cause the child to bind up and not be able to pass a stool. What it is basically though is you're going to want to look at high fluids, high fibers and just remind the child to take time out to go to the bathroom. If the child doesn't pass a stool for more than 4 or 5 days, even 3 days, you may want to consult a physician as it can be a serious problem thereafter. Thank you, I'm Dan Carlson.

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How to Help a Child Who is Constipated

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