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Constipation In Children

You have said that your child has not had a bowel movement for several days, or has stools that are hard, painful, and/or large. It sounds as though your child is constipated.

Is your child vomiting?

Yes, my child is vomiting.

No, my child is not vomiting.


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Last updated: May 17, 2006
Reviewed By: LeWine, Howard MD

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