Constipation
(
En español: Constipación
)
Say: kon-stuh-
pay
-shun
Sometimes your bowel movements - you know, the stuff inside your
intestines
we call poop - might be hard and dry. Yeah, it's kind of gross,
but it can also be bad for you if this happens too much. One way to
fight constipation is to eat more fiber (found in fruits and
vegetables and other stuff), and drink more
water
and juice. Tell your parent if your bowel movements are hard and
dry, difficult to push out, or if you don't have bowel
movements very often. Your parent can take you to a doctor who can
help you.
Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice,
diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
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