Medical and non-medical causes of infant constipation

June 30th, 2009 by admin

The following lists both medical and non-medical causes of infant constipation:

Not drinking enough water or fluids
Having a low-fibre diet, for children on solids
Some medications like cough medication can cause infant constipation
Switching from breast milk to bottle feeds, or to solid meals
A Low thyroid function
Potty training anxiety – this is especially common in toddlers and older children. Parents should take care not to be harsh with potty training and be encouraging with the child
Blocked anus from birth (anal stenosis)
Hirschsprung’s disease – a condition from birth where the child has a nerve cell defect that affects communication between the brain and bowels
Lead poisoning
Cystic fibrosis
Down’s Syndrome
Diabetes

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