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In this survey of boys and girls ages 6-11, nearly two-thirds (64.6 percent) said that they rarely or never poop in school bathrooms. In fact, nearly 40 percent always or often choose to “hold it in” rather than use the school bathroom. For some children, the result is acute constipation. The most common cause of this condition in children older than 18 months is avoiding going to the bathroom. “Back-to-school is a common trigger for childhood constipation,” said Belinda Basaca, M.D. of New Health Pediatrics, PC. in Glen Cove, N.Y. “When kids choose to hold their stool in, the colon absorbs the water out of the stool, which makes it hard and dry. If this behavior persists, children’s brains can even start to ignore the urge to go to the bathroom.” The most cited reason for why children dislike pooping in the school bathroom is “no privacy” (45.8 percent), followed by “not enough time” (23.8 percent), “dirty” (18.8 percent), “other” (7.8 percent) and “don’t have the right kind of toilet paper” (3.7 percent). Boys ages 9-11 exhibited the most bathroom anxiety, and for different reasons. This group was 12 percent less likely to use the school’s facilities than younger boys. Boys 9-11 also were more likely than other groups to cite “not enough time” (28 percent) or “dirty” (28.7 percent) as the reason they dislike pooping in school bathrooms. “Parents can help address this withholding behavior and avoid constipation by taking a proactive approach,” said Dr. Basaca. “This includes encouraging your child to drink plenty of water; offering high-fiber foods such as whole grains, fruits and vegetables; and setting up a regular toilet routine, especially after meals. If your child does suffer from constipation, over-the-counter medicine, like Pedia-Lax’s oral and rectal laxative options for children, can help parents successfully treat the issue.” Signs of constipation may include: Less than three bowel movements a week Hard stools that are difficult to pass Cramps, stomachaches or nausea Rectal bleeding (this symptom might be a sign of a serious condition, consult your pediatrician) Urinary incontinence, frequent urination or bed-wetting (these symptoms might be signs of a serious condition, consult your pediatrician) Soiling (often confused with diarrhea) “The results of the survey confirm that many children are not comfortable going to the bathroom at school,” said Dr. Basaca. “While it’s difficult to change the way kids feel about school bathrooms, parents can help them by being mindful of this issue and making good bathroom habits a priority at home.” About the Kids and School Bathrooms Survey The Kids and School Bathrooms survey was conducted by Weekly Reader Research, on behalf of Pedia-Lax, the first complete line of laxatives made just for kids. The nationally-representative online survey polled 512 American children between the ages of 6-11 to better understand their views on school bathrooms. The survey, which has a margin of error of plus or minus 4.4 percent at the 95 percent confidence level, was conducted over the Internet using children recruited from Weekly Reader Research’s INSIDERS survey panel. About Pedia-Lax Pedia-Lax™ was created by Fleet®, makers of the No. 1 laxative brand1, and is the first complete line of laxatives made just for kids: New Oral Laxatives Pedia-Lax Quick Dissolve Strips - Pedia-Lax Quick Dissolve Strips provide overnight relief in convenient, single dose strips with a great tasting grape flavor. The strips start to melt instantly on the tongue so kids can't spit them out, making it easy to give them the right dose, every time. Pedia-Lax Chewable Tablets - Pedia-Lax Chewable Tablets provide quick relief in 30 minutes to 6 hours in a tasty, watermelon flavor that is easy for children to take. Pedia-Lax Liquid Stool Softener - Pedia-Lax Liquid Stool Softener is designed for less urgent cases when you want gradual relief over a 12-72 hour period. It works gently on their systems and comes in a fruit punch-flavored liquid that mixes easily with their favorite juice or a glass of milk. Trusted Rectal Laxatives Pedia-Lax Liquid Glycerin Suppositories - Pedia-Lax Liquid Glycerin Suppositories (formerly Babylax®) provide relief in minutes in a convenient, no-mess applicator. Pedia-Lax Glycerin Suppositories - Uniquely formulated for kids ages 2-5, Pedia-Lax Glycerin Suppositories provide quick, gentle relief in a kid-sized suppository. Pedia-Lax Enema - Pedia-Lax Enema gives your child the same fast-acting relief as a regular Fleet® Enema in an easy, child-size dose. More information is available at www.pedia-lax.com. www.HealthNewsDigest.com Top of Page 
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