Poop, Vomiting, ETC

Constipation often is blamed for abdominal pain, and while it’s rarely a problem in younger infants, it’s a common cause of pain in older children, especially in the lower part of the abdomen. Click here to learn more.

New parents often worry that their babies are not pooping enough. A baby eating formula usually has a bowel movement at least once most days, but may go 1 to 2 days between bowel movements. Click here to learn more.

Constipation is a common problem in children. In fact, roughly 1 in every 20 visits children make to a doctor are because of constipation. Click here to learn more.

A CHOC pediatric expert offers advice for parents on the full spectrum of poop, including color, frequency, diarrhea and constipation. Click here to learn more.

In most cases, vomiting will stop without specific medical treatment. The majority of cases are caused by a virus and will get better on their own. Click here to learn more.

When children suddenly get loose, watery and more frequent bowel movements, they have diarrhea. Diarrhea is a common symptom of illness in young children. Click here to learn more.