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Constipation in Children (cont.)

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Constipation in Children Prognosis

  • Acute constipation can be corrected easily. After the dehydration or illness improves, bowel function improves.

  • Chronic constipation, however, often requires long-term therapy with oral medication. Most children respond to therapy and are able to discontinue medications within a year. Relapses can be common, especially if the child or parents do not follow the health care practitioner's instructions, or medical intervention is not present. If therapy fails, the child may need to see a pediatric gastroenterologist, the doctor who specializes in the stomach and intestines.

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