Constipation, Age 11 and Younger
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Do you think your child's constipation may be caused by a medicine?
See significance of a medicine 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 today if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Did your child's constipation begin after taking a medicine?
Note: If your answer is “Yes”:
- Before your child's next dose (the same day), call the health professional who prescribed the medicine to see whether your child should stop taking the medicine or take a different one. An appointment may not be needed.
- If you gave your child a medicine not prescribed by a health professional (nonprescription), stop giving the medicine. If you feel your child needs to take the medicine, call your health professional.
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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