26/05/2026
One of the most common things I explain in clinic…
Constipation in children doesn’t just affect digestion.
It can show up as:
• disturbed sleep
• irritability & behaviour changes
• eczema & skin flares
• poor appetite
• tummy pain
• emotional dysregulation
The gut is not just “about poo”.
Before we talk supplements, we need to assess the gut first — because constipation in kids can affect far more than most parents realise.