constipation in children

[crisgal]

what are the symptons

[sunflower71]

I would say not being able to go to no2's is probably the main symptom

[snagged]

the same symptoms as anyone else...

[smiffy65]

they can get very lethargic,and feel sickly, in some cases they do get a temperature,if a child is very constipated take them to the docs

[crisgal]

thanks everyone - sorry for my very short question! I'm potty training the little one and had to dash off suddenly ( dad was in the loo) -
it's my middle one - aged 5 - she complains of a tummy ache every evening from about teatime. She moans and groans a bit and then has a good night's sleep.
In the morning she's fine and remains so until teatime again.
I'm not sure if just become a habit. She's not really one for swinging the lead, as it were. I don't want to bother the gp if it's only constipation.
She has been a bit "firmer" lately, but eats masses of fruit and veg.
Anyway, I've got a mild laxitive, on the chemists advice. Hopefully that will solve the problem. thanks x

[janeo]

make sure she drinks plenty of liquids as well as eating lots of fruit & veg

[crisgal]

thanks again - she was up in the night again so we went to the doctors this morning.
turns out it's colic - poor thing must have been in agony!
She's got some medicine - should sort itself out now.

[sophie_1003]

awww bless her! hope she feels better soon!