Constipation
Constipation is a common concern in young children. The links below provide some more information.
Always contact your health care provider if you have concerns or if your child has persistent or severe symptoms.
General information: Constipation in Children
American College of Gastroenterology: "Constipation in Children" https://gi.org/topics/constipation-in-children/
American Academy of Pediatrics: "Constipation in Children" https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/abdominal/Pages/Constipation.aspx
Children's Minnesota: "Constipation" https://www.childrensmn.org/educationmaterials/childrensmn/article/15343/constipation/
GIKids: "Constipation and Toilet Training" https://gikids.org/constipation/toilet-training-tips/
UpToDate: "Constipation in Infants and Children" https://www.uptodate.com/contents/constipation-in-infants-and-children-beyond-the-basics
Always discuss constipation with your child's health care provider. Gastroenterologists are specialists who treat stomach issues, including constipation. Your provider may refer your child to a gastroenterologist to manage constipation.
Additional Constipation Resources
Constipation Guide autism speaks.pdfAutism Speaks Autism Treatment Network:
GI Kids: Constipation Toolkits
Constipation-all-English.pdfConstipation-all-Spanish.pdfConstipation and Toilet Training
ToiletTrainingTips_Spanish.pdfToiletTrainingTips.pdf