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Your child may be constipated if:3 They have a bowel movement less than three times a week Their stools are often large, and/or hard and/or difficult to push out Common causes include: Eating a diet that’s low in fiber – e.g. fruit, vegetables, cereals3,13 Not drinking enough fluids3 Emotional stress, such as starting nursery or…

Constipation in babies is very common, affecting up to 40% of infants11 and there are many possible causes. But sometimes there is no obvious reason. Common causes include: Changing from breast milk to a milk substitute (infant formula) or cow’s milk12 Introducing processed foods3 Fever, diarrhea and vomiting can reduce hydration levels. This can increase…

A change of routine, such as being on holiday with a different diet and time zone, and using facilities in public places, can affect your bowel habits.8 This can make travelling a challenge when you’re constipated. But there are many things you can do to help keep you comfortable. Drink plenty of water. Not drinking…

Thoughts and emotions that are triggered by stress are thought to have an impact on your digestive system and may contribute towards constipation. This is thought to be a result of the way in which your brain and gut work together, known as the brain-gut axis.6 There may be times when you can’t help feeling…

Constipation usually happens when stool have been in the bowel for too long, and water from them is re-absorbed by the body.This can make the stool hard and dry, and difficult to pass.1 There are many things that can cause constipation in adults. Sometimes there’s no obvious reason for it.3 The most common causes include:3…

Constipation is a common condition that can affect people of all ages. It can mean that you’re not passing stools regularly, or you’re having difficulty passing them.1 Or you may even feel an uncomfortable fullness even after you’ve had a bowel movement.2 Constipation affects everybody differently. It can make your stools hard and lumpy, or unusually…