What causes constipation in toddler?

Usually a toddler makes a bowel movement once a day. Whereas in the case of constipation, the child has bowel movement less than 3 times a week and has hard stool which is difficult to pass. Possible symptoms of constipation include: - Fewer than three poos a week - Soiling their pants (soft poos seep around constipated poos) - Straining on the toilet - Hard, pellet-like poos - Blood in poo - Tummy ache - Bloating - Nausea - Loss of appetite - Irritability - Crying or screaming during bowel movements - Reluctance, fear or anxiety about going to the toilet. A variety of things can cause constipation in toddlers, from diet to medication. Here are a few of the most common causes: - Poor diet (high in processed foods or sugar and low in fibre) - Change in diet (new foods/transition from breast or formula to cow’s milk) - Not enough fluids -- dehydration hardens poos - Too much milk -- can trigger constipation - Some medicines -- especially pain relievers or iron supplements - Fear about using the toilet -- can be caused by pain and discomfort - Holding it in -- embarrassed or too preoccupied to go - Poor toilet training -- not taught how to ask to go - Change in routine -- starting at nursery, new nanny - Anxiety – worry can cause toddlers to “hold it in” - Not enough exercise -- activity aids bowel movements - Illness -- a tummy bug can cause loss of appetite. Occasionally, constipation may be caused by an underlying condition. This can include: - Intestinal problems - Anus or rectal problems - Cerebral palsy - Nervous system disorders Hope it helps!

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