This is a wonderful recent study, exploring the prevalence of defecation disorders and their symptoms in children and young adults. ⁠

The primary findings included:

• 1 in 6 children (8-17 yrs) and 1 in 4 young adults (18-29 yrs) were constipated
• ½ of the children who were constipated has suffered constipation for more than 5 years
• ¼ of young adults had suffered from constipation since childhood
• 1 in 4 children and young adults who were constipated had received management options which usually involved laxatives

Constipation can often be resolved or managed in a way that makes it easier to resolve in future when life allows – when your child is mature enough. Additionally, effective management of constipation can significantly reduce the risk of haemorrhoids, prolapse and incontinence. ⁠⁠

If your child has any concerns with constipation or their bowel function, please see your GP and a pelvic floor physio ASAP. ⁠Please don’t hesitate to reach out to our friendly admin team and they can book you in with one of our pelvic health physios – simply call (07) 5474 9093 or alternatively, book in online via our bookings page.
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