Stool withholding is a common cause of constipation in children. Learn common reasons a child may avoid going to the bathroom.

The FDA approved linaclotide (Linzess) capsules to treat irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) in children age 7 years and older, the agency announced Wednesday. The decision makes the ...

Parents must panic and worry when they see their beloved child fall ill. No exception when they have difficulty defecating. Children such as toddlers may feel uncomfortable and fussy when they are ...

Constipation and the many remedies to offset it are common themes in my nutrition practice as a registered dietitian. Most of us will experience some degree of constipation at some point in our lives, ...