Constipation

When to Call Your Doctor - Call Your Doctor Now

Call Your Doctor Now (night or day) If

  • Your child looks or acts very sick
  • Persistent abdominal pain over 1 hour (includes persistent crying)
  • Persistent rectal pain over 1 hour (includes persistent straining)
  • Vomiting over 3 times in last 2 hours
  • Age under 1 month old and breastfed
  • Age under 12 months with recent onset of weak cry, weak suck or weak muscles

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