Most infants who get their nutrition primarily from the breast or bottle produce several bowel movements each day. Occasionally, you might notice your baby straining harder than usual, an indication of constipation. Medications are not required or...
Stomach aches in toddlers are a common problem, although many toddlers lack the language skills to adequately describe their pain. Watch for other symptoms, such as diarrhea, vomiting, fever or constipation that may accompany stomach ache when...
Hemorrhoids affect over 1 million people in the Western world each year. They are much less common in underdeveloped countries, which is likely due to the high-fat, low-fiber diet that is more popular in Westernized countries. This diet is more...
Preemie babies have more trouble with constipation than full-term babies for several reasons. Decreased muscle tone, preemie formulas and a history of bowel infections can all contribute to problems with stools in premature babies, even after they...
An anal fissure results from a tear in the lining of the anus and is a common affliction of the anus. Each bowel movement produces pain and bleeding due to irritation of the open cut and also prevents the cut from healing, resulting in the...
An anal fissure is a painful tear in the anal lining, usually caused by constipation. Straining and hard stool, combined with increased anal sphincter tone, cause tearing. The repeated trauma of bowel movements prevent healing, leading to a...
