NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - There's some evidence that fiber supplements may help children with chronic constipation, but little support for other non-drug remedies, a new research review concludes.

Netmums' health visitor Tracey Stone explains how to help your child feel better if they are suffering from constipation.

One of the most common health problems in children is constipation. However, before you give them any medications, try these home remedies to relieve constipation in kids naturally. If you are ...

If your child is struggling with constipation, the battle can feel endless. Trying to convince a wiggly child to sit on the toilet for any length of time is a challenge on a good day, let alone if the ...

(Reuters Health) - Many children with constipation may have an easier time going to the bathroom when potty training is paired with exercises to improve posture and strengthen pelvic muscles, a recent ...

As people and as parents, we pay considerable attention to what goes into and comes out of our bodies and the bodies of our children. When there is too little, infrequent or painful passage of stool, ...

Understanding Constipation in Kids Constipation is a frequent issue among children, similar to adults. Factors such as poor ...

The FDA has approved linaclotide (Linzess) for children aged 7 years or older with irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C), making it the first approved treatment for pediatric IBS-C. The ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Once-daily linaclotide improved weekly spontaneous bowel movements from 1.16 to 3.41 during the 12-week ...

Constipation in the UK is no joke and it’s time we got to the bottom of it. It’s thought one in seven adults and one in three children are impacted by the condition – and the financial burden on the ...

MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol 3350) is a brand-name drug used for constipation in adults and certain children. MiraLAX comes as a dissolvable powder that’s typically taken once per day. It’s available ...