Constipation in Children: Understanding and Treating This Common Problem

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  • Опубліковано 17 вер 2024
  • Experts from the Pediatric Gastroenterology Clinic at Primary Children’s Hospital created this video to help parents and other caregivers understand constipation. This video will teach you why constipation happens to children and what you can do to fix it.
    0:01 Constipation in Children, a very common problem
    0:58 How constipation starts
    1:09 The Cycle of Constipation
    1:57 A behavioral problem becomes a physical problem
    3:44 Almost all of this can be fixed
    4:11 The first step is a colon cleanout
    5:07 The next step is to keep the colon empty
    5:35 The last part of treatment is toilet time
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 134

  • @ministerfrancaasare5093
    @ministerfrancaasare5093 4 роки тому +18

    Thanks so much for this information. My 2 year old is always constipated and it breaks my heart to see him suffer to push it out.I will give this a try. God bless you for sharing.

    • @sunshine8202
      @sunshine8202 4 роки тому +5

      My two year old is constantly constipated too. Did you manage to find a solution? Has your child gotten better? It breaks my heart to see my child suffer. She has been in a laxative for three weeks but that’s not looking very promising.

    • @lilishi5205
      @lilishi5205 3 роки тому +2

      Awww I hopes your child can recover soon! I’ve had constipation and I know it hurts, I hope your child can get rid of this problem quick!!

  • @MrMarielabedolla
    @MrMarielabedolla 3 роки тому +10

    This is a great explanation. I realized I was stopping laxatives too soon because I was afraid it was something bad to depend on. I'm going back in with my tot to help us be more successful! here's to a #restart.

    • @bessyisyourbestieforever3164
      @bessyisyourbestieforever3164 3 роки тому +1

      I am worried about the same thing how did you work for you so far ? What laxative did you use?

    • @healthychild3751
      @healthychild3751 2 роки тому +1

      @@bessyisyourbestieforever3164 Hello, we have collected some information about constipation and also laxatives for treatments. You might find them useful (ua-cam.com/video/29dQf8zg29M/v-deo.html)

    • @bessyisyourbestieforever3164
      @bessyisyourbestieforever3164 2 роки тому

      @@healthychild3751 hello I am sorry about the late reply. I kept my daughter on restoralax after getting this recommendation from the emergency doctor. Everything was going well and now we are back to the same problem. I can't see her suffer like this anymore. I'll up the dose of laxatives.

    • @the_darkside33
      @the_darkside33 2 роки тому

      @@bessyisyourbestieforever3164 im sorry does your daughter feel better yet

  • @rbraa14
    @rbraa14 3 роки тому +5

    Thanks so much for the video.. My child is in the same situation and am so tensed for that right now.. After watching the video got some relief that it can be cured...!

    • @healthychild3751
      @healthychild3751 2 роки тому

      Hello, we have also put together some information which you might find helpful (ua-cam.com/video/29dQf8zg29M/v-deo.html)

  • @dancymaramatoa2838
    @dancymaramatoa2838 4 роки тому +13

    Farrout my boy is 6 years old an it's so painful to watch him experience this 😢. I'm currently strict on his diet and I'm praying for a better outcome.

    • @nndanganenimungadi6751
      @nndanganenimungadi6751 3 роки тому +4

      Same thing with my little brother, also 6 years old..its really sad especially when his friends laugh at him 💔

    • @Rachel4489
      @Rachel4489 3 роки тому +1

      I understand because my son is 6 and since today has complained of having but pains at least 30 times. I feel so helpless but seeing this video I now know what to do because I have had 2-3 failed doctor visit attempts. Would you mind sharing what you feed your son please?

  • @tlebabe30
    @tlebabe30 5 років тому +22

    When my daughter was 6 months old she had a bowel movement that was a large a mine. This tells me that constipation isn't always caused by "holding it in." A baby won't do that. She is now almost 30 and still has issues. Unfortunately I believe she was born with the issue.

    • @Laura45485
      @Laura45485 4 роки тому +3

      tlebabe30 yes, my 3 years old son has had constipation problems since he was a newborn!! 😫💔

    • @97AshleyRose
      @97AshleyRose 4 роки тому

      Same I’m the same when I was little I was basically fed laxative after laxative and still to this day have it. I never held my poop just never would come out like it just sat in me than I would eventually after laxatives have a huge poop

    • @curvessy9971
      @curvessy9971 3 роки тому

      @@Laura45485 so what are you using for your baby

  • @joojjooj381
    @joojjooj381 3 роки тому +6

    Now I realize I was going into a loop this actually helped a lot❤️

  • @Carolina_girl86
    @Carolina_girl86 3 роки тому +9

    This happens to my son a lot, he's 4 1/2. It didn't start until about a year and a half ago. I do remember him being constipated a few times when he was a year old, but nothing compared to now. I feel so bad for him when he tells me he can't go 😢😢. When he does go, he feels so much better and it's like a weight has been lifted off his little shoulders.

    • @adityaayyala-o8p
      @adityaayyala-o8p 4 місяці тому +1

      what have you done to get rid of it please suggest it can help me, my son is 5 yr old n i am facing this problem

    • @Carolina_girl86
      @Carolina_girl86 4 місяці тому

      @@adityaayyala-o8p still happens to him and he just turned 8 last week. His doctor hasn’t really been that helpful over the years and I have him scheduled to see a gastroenterologist next month. I’ve been giving him miralax since he was 2 per the doctor’s orders, doesn’t even help anymore, tried changing his diet, he’s a very picky eater. I think if he wasn’t so picky he wouldn’t be so constipated. I give him senakot gummies twice a week, just started doing that a few weeks ago. That helps for now. I thought I would have seen some improvement by now, but I’m a divorced mom and do it all on my own, his father sees him every other weekend but has not once asked about our son’s health, education, extracurricular, nothing and my son dreads having to go with on his weekends with him.

  • @lilishi5205
    @lilishi5205 3 роки тому +4

    Thank you so much for this video! Even though I’m not a child this is what I came to and this seems to be able to help!

  • @JustDeJane
    @JustDeJane 2 роки тому +1

    This was the most helpful UA-cam video I’ve watched all year. Thank you!!!!

  • @karynrautenberg9254
    @karynrautenberg9254 4 місяці тому

    This is the best video I’ve seen and wish we’d seen it a year ago! Finally under control but still some
    Helpful tips in here!

  • @laylatucker6300
    @laylatucker6300 2 роки тому +3

    Yes I'm a kid, but this video helped me very much thank you for this video ☺

  • @peacebubuadetola2974
    @peacebubuadetola2974 3 роки тому +4

    this was extremely helpful. Thank you

  • @katiegould8262
    @katiegould8262 6 років тому +12

    Thank you this is a great explanation

    • @johnnorvell1018
      @johnnorvell1018 3 роки тому

      hi everyone ,if anyone else wants to uncover natural constipation cure try Trentvorty Herbal Protection Theorem (should be on google have a look )?
      It is an awesome one of a kind guide for curing constipation naturally without the headache. Ive heard some extraordinary things about it and my co-worker got excellent success with it.

  • @chaarvisuren936
    @chaarvisuren936 3 роки тому +2

    Must watch for every parent ....too good information n explained well...thanks for sharing.

    • @healthychild3751
      @healthychild3751 2 роки тому

      Hello, we also have collected some information that you might find helpful (ua-cam.com/video/29dQf8zg29M/v-deo.html)

  • @glamxoxo2007
    @glamxoxo2007 4 роки тому +3

    it is has been 6 days and now currently 3am and I can barely move because of it. this helped tho so thank you

  • @andreamcinerny6213
    @andreamcinerny6213 6 років тому +6

    Such a help!! This works

  • @TheMountainOfPeru
    @TheMountainOfPeru 4 роки тому +5

    I developed this when I was little.

  • @sivaid4605
    @sivaid4605 4 роки тому +34

    Exact situation happening for my kid. He controlling poo to avoid pain.

    • @ajayrai2562
      @ajayrai2562 4 роки тому +3

      Be a strong man now its totally recovered i hope so but I am gonna advise you to eat a good diet and do activity in lockdown drink plenty of water and stay happy not stressful

    • @ajayrai2562
      @ajayrai2562 4 роки тому

      Hi Sam

    • @LuisFlores-yw5ph
      @LuisFlores-yw5ph 4 роки тому

      Just drank medicine now I feel relieved

    • @hitmusicsociety
      @hitmusicsociety 4 роки тому +4

      SivalD my 4 year old daughter can hold it in for weeks. I'm glad for this video. I got the laxative so we're gonna try to break this cycle.

    • @rowenaescano1413
      @rowenaescano1413 3 роки тому

      o

  • @marianneaugustine8066
    @marianneaugustine8066 5 років тому +5

    Such a good video!

  • @markd8004
    @markd8004 5 років тому +1

    We use this video in our clinics

  • @zukrakaldeeq7588
    @zukrakaldeeq7588 5 років тому +2

    Thank u so much is very helpful 💕

  • @muffyd6983
    @muffyd6983 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for this. Very helpful ❤

  • @Dinklewink
    @Dinklewink 4 роки тому +1

    OMG THANK YOU I FOUNDA UNDERSTANDABLE VIDEO...

  • @krishna-mutyala
    @krishna-mutyala 6 років тому +6

    this helps

  • @chatapropo
    @chatapropo 3 місяці тому

    thank you im very big contapition

  • @corey7548
    @corey7548 6 років тому +15

    What if the child is not potty trained and still in diapers/Pull-Ups? Would prune baby food or suppositories work?

    • @graciellalee2477
      @graciellalee2477 3 роки тому

      Not certain about the points made but ,if anyone else wants to learn about toddler constipation try Trentvorty Herbal Protection Theorem ( search on google )?
      It is a good one off guide for curing constipation naturally minus the hard work. Ive heard some great things about it and my m8 got cool success with it.

  • @niyah793
    @niyah793 4 роки тому +9

    Been constipated for 4 days, today i woke up with a nose bleed and my mom said its bc of th constipation bu when i try to push nothing hspprns, im weak from losinh blood now and my mom said shes gonna take me to the hospital if i bleed again

    • @coronavirus1348
      @coronavirus1348 4 роки тому +4

      i thought that your mom was going to said,
      *ITS BECAUSE OF THAT DAMN PHONE*

    • @ajayrai2562
      @ajayrai2562 4 роки тому

      Haha i think its okay now

    • @novaknovakovic1585
      @novaknovakovic1585 3 роки тому

      Not certain about the points made but ,if anyone else wants to discover what are some home remedies for constipation try Trentvorty Herbal Protection Theorem (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now )?
      It is a good one of a kind guide for curing constipation naturally minus the hard work. Ive heard some amazing things about it and my friend got amazing success with it.

  • @allisoncapizzi2331
    @allisoncapizzi2331 6 років тому +2

    helpful

  • @george-qz4lq
    @george-qz4lq 4 роки тому +12

    I haven't pooped in 3 days, and I still can't poop today.

  • @corey7548
    @corey7548 5 років тому +3

    Would a diaper or pull-up be an option for an older child until the issue is resolved?

  • @drsmart9637
    @drsmart9637 3 роки тому +1

    Rita is a very active 77 year old. She had constipation since childhood, and had recently developed diverticulitis, where loops of bowel become inflamed. She asked for herbal treatment to help relieve the attacks of pain that she was getting every few weeks, and help with the constipation as even the strongest laxatives had stopped working.
    Rita hasn’t had another attack since starting herbal medicine 3 months ago. Once we were happy that the diverticulitis had completely calmed down, I changed her prescription to start working on the constipation. That’s now much better too, and she says in her own words:
    “I would like to say how happy I am that since you helped me I do not have any of the painful symptoms I had before, I would highly recommend you to any of my friends should they need any help in the future. Thank you very much Dr. Smart''.

  • @minasinjapati8735
    @minasinjapati8735 2 роки тому

    o god thanks for information.

  • @markd8004
    @markd8004 7 років тому +2

    Helpful!

  • @jennahmooradun7892
    @jennahmooradun7892 5 років тому +3

    Im not a great child ive been lying about constipating for months to my mom and im sure if i tell her she won't be happy. Btw thank you this is helpful.

    • @13yearsdead
      @13yearsdead 4 роки тому +1

      Jennah Mooradun me to. I lie to my dad so that he won’t give me bum medication. It hurts so bad 😭

    • @xoshilohluv
      @xoshilohluv 4 роки тому

      @@13yearsdead I'm 11 years old and I deal with this problem every single day but if u have a lot of fiber and water in ur diet then you won't have this problem but ik its hard bc its scary bc ppl don't want to use the bathroom bc it hurts but you should always try to and tell ur mom or dad about it and they will help you get through this tough time of having it

  • @ajayrai2562
    @ajayrai2562 4 роки тому +3

    It hurts because when you give your child the medication and say him too poop but you should also fill a bottle with a hot water and then heat his/her hips then see the result thanks me later

  • @uminotv
    @uminotv 3 роки тому

    Subscribed to the channel♥️❤️❤️

  • @glucosefructosegalactose
    @glucosefructosegalactose 2 роки тому

    Would workouts help?

  • @charlieshalove7772
    @charlieshalove7772 4 роки тому +2

    I looked at this video bc it's happening to me rn I'm 10 years old and idk how this happened

  • @antoniasalles1176
    @antoniasalles1176 3 роки тому +3

    It helped my kid understand what happens when he does not want to do poi

  • @masonthepolarbear4044
    @masonthepolarbear4044 3 роки тому +2

    I hate having constipation

  • @rahulkhobba5820
    @rahulkhobba5820 4 роки тому +2

    India oh! My aunt scold her son when he poop at night because in india their guardian have to clean theirs butts with their bare hands after poop, so he holds it as long as he can. So the poor child won't get scold.

  • @Summer-xk9zd
    @Summer-xk9zd 3 роки тому +1

    I'm 17 have constipation on may 8 2020

  • @noone_here000
    @noone_here000 2 роки тому +1

    My lil brother doesn't even poop for 4 to 6 days , right now he is crying because his stomach is paining

    • @dprince5271
      @dprince5271 2 роки тому

      I have suffered constipation critically for 2 years , all promises for cure are lies. I finally got cured with herbal medicine I purchased from Dr.OSAKA ON UA-cam channel and now I’m completely cured

  • @negelinecayab1182
    @negelinecayab1182 5 років тому

    oh tnks for this vedio

  • @stevewilson4231
    @stevewilson4231 3 роки тому +1

    Enemas twice a week take care of constipation.

  • @seertimes
    @seertimes 3 роки тому +2

    Fucking help me im still constipated for fricking
    12 years

    • @topside-zz7zn
      @topside-zz7zn 2 роки тому

      what console do you have? i have the xbox series x and a gaming pc.

    • @seertimes
      @seertimes 2 роки тому

      @@topside-zz7zn wtf why are you reply to a comment 1 years ago

    • @topside-zz7zn
      @topside-zz7zn 2 роки тому

      @@seertimes just wondering? sorry

  • @nikita__8273
    @nikita__8273 4 роки тому +1

    I have not had a normal poo in half a year

  • @gameralien3110
    @gameralien3110 3 роки тому +2

    I had it from eating to much cheese

  • @bea3439
    @bea3439 29 днів тому

    I'm Eating Apple With The Skin Right Now To Prevent More Constipation.

  • @chatapropo
    @chatapropo 3 місяці тому

    oh noo

  • @astriplainburger8671
    @astriplainburger8671 3 роки тому

    I’m always constipated

  • @girish1052
    @girish1052 3 роки тому

    Will it work for 23 year old?

  • @doomkittydoomkitty
    @doomkittydoomkitty 3 роки тому

    anybody else have this and looking up how to fix it >_>

  • @smokey64.
    @smokey64. 3 роки тому +1

    0:40 why is that kid look like he’s having a baby

  • @orldieyonsian9743
    @orldieyonsian9743 3 роки тому +1

    I rember one time I got reraweded with a doll

  • @girish1052
    @girish1052 3 роки тому

    Will it work for elders?

  • @purplefuzzypeepy7860
    @purplefuzzypeepy7860 4 роки тому

    I have soft stool together, it's not painful because i poop when it's the right time.

  • @xanderph2999
    @xanderph2999 2 роки тому

    she punish me never go out in the CR until you never get out that Sh*t

  • @danallansarthou7
    @danallansarthou7 2 роки тому

    Something look what happens, So intestine hurting so bad. Gee so unpleasant smell?

    • @dprince5271
      @dprince5271 2 роки тому

      I have suffered constipation critically for 2 years , all promises for cure are lies. I finally got cured with herbal medicine I purchased from Dr.OSAKA ON UA-cam channel and now I’m completely cured

  • @311mdub
    @311mdub 3 роки тому

    Why would a medical channel call feces poo..? I get not saying use the word shit or phrases dropping a deuce, dropping kids off at the pool, sending a fax etc.. poop sounds better than poo..

  • @a10w55
    @a10w55 4 роки тому +5

    Just drink a lot of warm water and in about 20 seconds it will be much easier.

  • @robertsteele2286
    @robertsteele2286 2 роки тому

    Well poo happens lol

  • @Lemonadewithsalt
    @Lemonadewithsalt 15 днів тому

    The thimbnail tho 💀💀

  • @krazykarnick
    @krazykarnick 2 роки тому

    BUT HOLL

  • @RockStarOscarStern634
    @RockStarOscarStern634 3 роки тому

    Maybe Diapers will help

  • @jenniferrachael2720
    @jenniferrachael2720 5 років тому

    my baby developed this issue from the age of 6months and now she is 7yrs and is getting so difficult now for her to poo pls help and tell me what to do

  • @aurpichowdhury3184
    @aurpichowdhury3184 4 роки тому

    I am 11 and had chronic constipation since I was 2.

    • @ajayrai2562
      @ajayrai2562 4 роки тому

      Wth are you okay now

    • @Activetoonstory
      @Activetoonstory 4 роки тому

      You should take laxative for 1 week with warm water at morning , with fruits and veggies

    • @ajayrai2562
      @ajayrai2562 4 роки тому

      I never deal with constipation that easily but in lockdown 🙄

    • @97AshleyRose
      @97AshleyRose 4 роки тому

      Same I’m 23 and have dealt with this since birth still don’t know why