Stool withholding is a common cause of constipation in children. Learn common reasons a child may avoid going to the bathroom ...

Q: My 2-year-old grandson has problems with constipation, and his pediatrician has recommended MiraLAX to be taken daily. He has now been taking it for about two months. I am concerned that his ...

Encopresis, or fecal incontinence in children, is most often related to chronic constipation and can greatly affect emotional and social well-being. With early recognition and a structured plan ...

Constipation isn’t directly related to teething. But if your little one doesn’t want to nurse, eat a balanced diet, or drink enough liquids because their mouth hurts from teething, they may develop ...

Constipation and the many remedies to offset it are common themes in my nutrition practice as a registered dietitian. Most of us will experience some degree of constipation at some point in our lives, ...