Infant Constipation can be extremely painful for a baby and scary for parents. Well have a few tips on what to do if you suspect your infants stool is at a standstill. 0 to 5 in 30 Minutes! is a product of Valley Public Television. The program is sponsored by First 5 Fresno County, First [...]
Theoretically, constipation can be caused by the slow passage of digesting food through any part of the intestine. More than 95% of the time, however, the slowing occurs in the colon.
Medications
A frequently over-looked cause of constipation is medications. The most common offending medications include:
Narcotic pain medications such as codeine (for example, Tylenol #3), oxycodone [...]