Constipation, Age 11 and Younger
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Is your toilet-trained child leaking liquid or loose stool into his or her underwear?
See significance of leaking formed or liquid stool if you need information to help you answer the question below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your child's symptoms.
Your child needs an appointment within the next 1 to 2 weeks if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Does your child have constipation and:
- Leaks formed or liquid stool into his or her underwear and
- Is unable to correct the problem when it is brought to his or her attention?
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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