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By Steve Hodges, M.D.,
- Jan 19, 2020
- 8 min
Why Is Your Child Constipated? Because We Live in the 21st Century
On a forum for childhood constipation, a mom recently posted: My daughter has been struggling with constipation for 6 years now, and I...
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By Steve Hodges, M.D.,
- Jan 7, 2018
- 8 min
Bedwetting Treatment: Why Even the “Nuclear” Option Can’t Replace Enemas
In his classic and genius essay on preparing for a colonoscopy, Dave Barry recounts what happens when you consume the two mandated jugs...
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By Steve Hodges, M.D.
- Jan 18, 2016
- 6 min
To the "Scary Mommy" Worried Her Child Will Never Be Potty Trained
Carrie Tinsley is one brave mom. In her Scary Mommy blog post, “I’m The Mom Whose Kid May Never Be Potty Trained,” she admits that her...
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By Steve Hodges, M.D.
- Feb 28, 2012
- 3 min
Why You Shouldn’t Fear Giving Your Child Laxatives
Dear Dr. Hodges, I am thinking of starting my daughter on the mega-dose of MiraLAX you recommend in your book but am nervous we’re going...
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