Constipation in Child May Be Self-Induced
Simple factors that can lead to short term constipation problems in children include:
*Too much milk. Calcium release is critical to the proper functioning of the colon muscles. When there is too much calcium in the body, the colon will not function properly and will cause delays in evacuation of stool.
*Improper diet or malnutrition. Fiber intake is critical to normal bowel movements because it absorbs water into the colon and softens stool. Plus, fiber will actually add bulk to stool so that it is easier to push through the colon and rectum. In cases where fiber intake is low or insufficient, stool will be small and often lumpy or even hard
*Withholding bowel movements-this is basically self-induced constipation
No Comments »
No comments yet.
Bookmark this on del.icio.us or check the Technorati cosmos