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Treatment of Chronic Constipation in Children

Once the rectum has been emptied, your child must try to prevent the stool from building up again. This usually is done by making changes in your child's diet, developing regular toilet habits, and if necessary, taking some medications.

Let’s start with changes you can make in your child’s diet.

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