CHAPTER XXII

CONSTIPATION IN INFANTS AND CHILDREN

Constipation--Regularity of bowel function--The function of the stomach--Fermentation--Incomplete constipation--Importance of a clean bowel--A daily movement of the bowel necessary--Constipation in breast-fed infants--Treatment of constipation in breast-fed infants--Constipation in bottle-fed infants--Treatment of constipation in bottle-fed infants--Constipation in children over two years of age--Diet list for constipation in children--Bran muffins in constipation--Treatment of obstinate constipation--Oil injections in constipation ... PAGE 303