Constipation occurs when stools move too slowly through the colon and fluid is absorbed by the body. This makes stool hard.

Help your child cope with a functional GI disorder by minimizing symptom discussions, encouraging regular activities, and promoting coping behaviors.

This guided video recording can help create a more peaceful and restful state of mind for parents, caregivers, and adolescent/young adult patients.

To find a local behavioral health provider for your child with a functional GI disorder, seek one experienced in CBT. Consult your health insurance or pediatrician for recommendations.

NASPGHAN strives to improve the care of infants, children and adolescents with digestive disorders by promoting advances in clinical care, research and education.