Constipation, Age 11 And Younger: Check Your Symptoms
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When to See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:Do you think your child's constipation may be caused by a medicine?
See significance of a medicine if you need information to help you answer the question below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your child's symptoms.
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Call your child's health professional today if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
- Yes
- Before your child's next dose (the same day), call the doctor who prescribed the medicine to see whether your child should stop taking the medicine or take a different one. An appointment may not be needed.
- If you gave your child a medicine not prescribed by a doctor (nonprescription), stop giving the medicine. If you feel your child needs to take the medicine, call your doctor.
Did your child's constipation begin after taking a medicine?
| Note: | If your answer is “Yes”: |
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Last updated: | November 03, 2008 |
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| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS |
| Reviewed By: | Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics, Thomas Emmett Francoeur, MDCM, CSPQ, FRCPC - Pediatrics |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer |
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