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Suggest Remedies For Severe Constipation In A Child

my 5 year old son hardly has any bowel movements when he does it is very large and I am sure it hurts. during the day he has "leakage" and is constantly soiling his pants. We think he is pooping but instead of letting it out he is forcing it back in. What can we do
Fri, 25 May 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

There is nothing to worry. Children cannot suppress defecation urges for a long time. Just take it easy.

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Suggest Remedies For Severe Constipation In A Child

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. There is nothing to worry. Children cannot suppress defecation urges for a long time. Just take it easy. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.