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Child Behavior (Expert Forum)
3 yr old constipation
Answered by
Kevin Kennedy, Ph.D. - Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, Family Therapy, Crisis Intervention
Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates
This forum is for questions and support regarding child behavior issues such: Child Discipline (behavior management), Normal Child Development, Parent-Child Communications, Social Development
3 yr old constipation
by FL Mom, May 01, 2000 12:00AM
My son is 3 yrs old. Until about 2 weeks ago his bowel movements were daily and normal. About 2 weeks ago this changed. The only things that have changed in his routine and diet are 1) his grandmother visited and he stayed home from preschool about 8 days and 2) he has fell in love with chocolate milk. He drinks about 8 ounces a day. I do not put much chocolate in it, just enough to change the color but he has been drinking a lot more milk. Otherwise he has a good appetite.
He isn't acting like he is uncomfortable but I just want to know if the milk or routine change could be contributing to this change. He is back to his normal routine at preschool, etc.
He isn't acting like he is uncomfortable but I just want to know if the milk or routine change could be contributing to this change. He is back to his normal routine at preschool, etc.
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Kennedy, Ph.D., May 02, 2000 12:00AM
, May 02, 2000 12:00AM
Dear FL Mom,
Yes, there's no doubt that such changes can result in alteration of bowel habits. The increased consumption of milk can have an influence on intake of other foods, simply due to satisfaction of hunger. The change might be subtle, but enough to cause the constipation.
Yes, there's no doubt that such changes can result in alteration of bowel habits. The increased consumption of milk can have an influence on intake of other foods, simply due to satisfaction of hunger. The change might be subtle, but enough to cause the constipation.
