Constipation, Age 11 and Younger
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Does your child have rectal pain?
See significance of constipation and rectal pain if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your child's symptoms.
Call your child's health professional today if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Does your child have severe rectal pain after passing stool?
Yes Does rectal pain prevent your child from passing stool?
Your child needs an appointment within the next 1 to 2 weeks if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Does your child still have mild to moderate rectal pain that persists after 1 week of home treatment?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS | Last Updated: December 14, 2006 |
| Medical Review: | Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics Thomas Emmett Francoeur, MDCM, CSPQ, FRCPC - Pediatrics | |
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