These are the most common things I hear when it comes to constipation management. Share in the comments below 👇🏻 what you’ve been told about constipation that wasn’t helpful… 💩Idiopathic constipation is very common in children, affecting around 1 in 3. It can present differently in every child, and sometimes the signs are very subtle. 🩺Treatment needs to start with an osmotic laxative. It is very difficult to relieve constipation in a child who is backed up with poo through fluids and diet alone. Children who are full of poo can have diminished appetite- saying they feel full after a bite of food, may have tummy pain and generally in bad form. Many parents report a positive change in mood and appetite once that back log is cleared. The focus should then shift to maintaining good bowel habits through adequate fluid intake, a healthy diet, regular exercise, and a consistent toileting routine with good toilet posture. ⏳Constipation often takes a long time to treat. A maintenance do...