Constipation in babies
Constipation is the passing of a hard bowel action (poo) with pain and discomfort. A baby is constipated if the poos (stools) are dry and crumbly or like pellets. A breast fed baby is hardly ever constipated. After the first few weeks of life, ... [... more]
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Constipation - Better Health Channel.
Constipation is the passing of hard, dry bowel motions (stools). Symptoms include needing to open the bowels less often than usual, straining to pass the motion, bloated abdomen or abdominal cramps. The most common causes of constipation include ... [... more]
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Managing constipation
So how do you find out what it is, why you cannot use your bowels when you want to, and how to manage it? Easy âEUR" just keep reading this article. There are many words used for what your doctor calls 'faeces'. In some communities, there is [... more]
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Constipation and children
Constipation is when a person has difficulty passing a hard bowel motion, causing pain and discomfort. A healthy diet, adequate fluid intake, exercise, correct toilet training and regular toilet habits are important to prevent and help treat ... [... more]
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What are the effects of constipation?
Can't drop your friends off at the pool? Finding it hard to have an Eartha Kitt? We might joke, but constipation can be a real problem - but one that you can solve. If you notice any blood or mucus with your poo, see your doctor as soon as ... [... more]
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Appendicectomy
Appendectomy (appendicectomy) is the surgical removal of the appendix. It is an operation to treat appendicitis (inflamed appendix). Symptoms of appendicitis may include pain, nausea, vomiting and constipation. Appendectomy is the surgical ... [... more]
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Fibre in food
Dietary fibre is found in the indigestible parts of plants. Good sources of fibre include wholegrain foods, fruits and vegetables. Drinking lots of fluid is also important to avoid constipation.The main role of fibre is to keep the digestive ... [... more]
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Irritable bowel syndrome - Better Health Channel.
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) causes abdominal pain, bloating and alternating constipation and diarrhoea. The cause is unknown, but factors such as emotional stress, infection and some foods can aggravate the condition. Treatment options include ... [... more]
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What is constipation?
If constipation goes on for a long time it can cause runny poo to leak (past the hard poo) into the pants. This is called 'soiling'. There are lots of things that can cause constipation. These include: Plant foods have fibre in them. Fibre helps ... [... more]
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Haemorrhoids - Better Health Channel.
Haemorrhoids, or piles, are varicose veins of the rectum or anus. They are usually caused by years of straining on the toilet because of chronic constipation. Pregnancy and heavy manual labour can also cause haemorroids. Symptoms include itching ... [... more]
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Abdominal pain in children
Stomach pain is often reported by children as a tummy ache or tummy pain. Appendicitis is a serious cause of stomach pain in children. Other causes include constipation, infections, food poisoning or muscle strain. Stress can also cause stomach pain. [... more]
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Appendicitis - Better Health Channel.
Appendicitis means inflammation of the appendix. Symptoms may include pain, vomiting, nausea and constipation. Appendicitis is a medical emergency. The appendix is a thin tail, tube or appendage growing out of the caecum, which is part of the ... [... more]
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