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  2. Constipation in children - Wikipedia

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    Children have different bowel movement patterns than adults. In addition, there is a wide spectrum of normalcy when considering children's bowel habits. [1] On average, infants have 3-4 bowel movements/day, and toddlers have 2-3 bowel movements per day. At around age 4, children develop an adult-like pattern of bowel movements (1-2 stools/day).

  3. Constipation - Wikipedia

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    Constipation is a bowel dysfunction that makes bowel movements infrequent or hard to pass. [2] The stool is often hard and dry. [4] Other symptoms may include abdominal pain, bloating, and feeling as if one has not completely passed the bowel movement. [3]

  4. Metformin - Wikipedia

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    Metformin inhibits cyclic AMP production, blocking the action of glucagon, and thereby reducing fasting glucose levels. [117] Metformin also induces a profound shift in the faecal microbial community profile in diabetic mice, and this may contribute to its mode of action possibly through an effect on glucagon-like peptide-1 secretion. [108]

  5. Fecal incontinence - Wikipedia

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    Identification of the exact causes usually begins with a thorough medical history, including detailed questioning about symptoms, bowel habits, diet, medication, and other medical problems. Digital rectal examination is performed to assess resting pressure and voluntary contraction (maximum squeeze) of the sphincter complex and puborectalis.

  6. The 3 Most Important Things Your Poop Reveals About Your ...

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    Signs of colon cancer include changes in bowel habits, rectal bleeding, blood in stool, abdominal pain, fatigue, unintentional weight loss and feeling like you need to poop but not feeling ...

  7. Encopresis - Wikipedia

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    It is usually recommended that a child be required to sit on the toilet at a regular time each day and "try to go" for 10–15 minutes (timed toileting), usually soon (or immediately) after eating. Children are more likely to be able to expel a bowel movement right after eating (due to the gastrocolic reflex). It is thought that creating a ...