Chronic constipation is one of the most common digestive problems in children that bothers both the child and the family.

As a subspecialist in digestion, liver, nutrition and child development, I am daily faced with parents who complain about their child's difficult bowel movements, abdominal pain, and anorexia.

In this article, in simple language, but Scientifically, I will explain everything to you.

🔶 What is chronic constipation?

Constipation is considered chronic (prolonged) when the child has symptoms such as:

Dry and hard stool

Long interval between bowel movements (more than 3 day)

Crying or discomfort during defecation

Feeling incomplete defecation

The presence of blood streaks on the stool

Experience.

🔶 Causes of chronic constipation in children

Constipation is not just "eating less fruit"! Several causes can cause this problem:

1. Bad nutritional habits (low consumption of fiber, high consumption of dairy products, dehydration)

2. Immobility or sitting for a long time (such as using a tablet a lot)

3. Hidden anxiety or stress

4. History of constipation in infancy or early initiation of formula

5. Underlying digestive problems (such as celiac disease or hypothyroidism)

🔶 Definitive treatment of constipation in children (my recommendations as an expert)

✅ Step 1: Accurate evaluation of symptoms

Before any action, it is important to determine the cause. Is it a neurological or nutritional problem? Step 2: Modify your diet, at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day. Sufficient water consumption (per 10 kg, 500 cc.) Eliminate or reduce high-fat dairy products and cocoa milk. Temperament

Specific daily time to sit on the toilet (even if there is no defecation)

Using a suitable footrest

Video games for non-scary defecation training

✅ Step 4: Drug treatment if needed

In severe cases, safe laxatives such as lactulose, Peg, or special syrups are used as prescribed by the doctor.

🟢 Golden tip Dr. Tajik:

Chronic constipation cannot be solved with just one syrup. Behavioral therapy, nutritional modification, and medical follow-up are the three important pillars of complete treatment. If the child has been constipated for more than a month, he definitely needs a specialist examination.

📞 Is your child suffering from chronic constipation?

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In the specialist office of Dr. Panthea Tajik in Tehran,

problems of chronic constipation, abdominal pain and developmental disorders in children are examined and treated with a scientific and accurate approach.