Constipation
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Other symptoms or behaviors to look for with Constipation
When parents mention Constipation they also mention these other symptoms:
| Symptom | Frequency | Number of mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Vomiting | Often | 9 mentions |
| Stomach aches | Often | 8 mentions |
| Diarrhea | Often | 6 mentions |
| Upset stomach | Often | 6 mentions |
| Anxiety | Often | 4 mentions |
| Nausea | Often | 3 mentions |
| Rashes (any cause) | Often | 3 mentions |
| Bloated stomach | Sometimes | 2 mentions |
| Crying | Sometimes | 2 mentions |
| Frequent crying | Sometimes | 2 mentions |
Characteristics of Constipation
How common is Constipation?
Across kids of all ages represented on Sleuth, 24.24% of parents surveyed by Sleuth say their kids have Constipation.
Percentage of kids with Constipation by year of age
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This is based on a survey of 458 children on Sleuth. The plot shows the percentage of parents who rated their child’s Constipation “Moderate”, “Severe”, or “Very Severe” among kids in different age groups.
Frequency
| Outcome | Percent of Children | Total Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Continuously | 2% | 10 mentions |
| Hourly | 0% | 0 mentions |
| Daily | 3% | 15 mentions |
| Weekly | 12% | 60 mentions |
| Monthly | 13% | 66 mentions |
| Annually | 11% | 53 mentions |
| A Few / Several Times | 23% | 113 mentions |
| Once | 3% | 16 mentions |
| Never | 33% | 165 mentions |
Severity
| Severity | Percent of Children | Total Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Very Severe | 4% | 18 mentions |
| Severe | 5% | 21 mentions |
| Moderate | 16% | 72 mentions |
| Mild | 34% | 157 mentions |
| Not at All | 41% | 190 mentions |
Discussion of Constipation
What was your approach to Constipation? What were the results?
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