Constipation, Age 11 and Younger
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Do you think that your child's constipation may be caused by physical or sexual abuse?
See significance of constipation caused by physical or sexual abuse if you need information to help you answer the question below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your child's symptoms.
Call your child's health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Do you think that your child's constipation may be caused by physical or sexual abuse?
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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