Constipation and Bowel Management Program
Our nationally recognized clinical team in the Constipation and Bowel Movement Program will work with you and your child to explain a diagnosis and find solutions to chronic constipation.
Constipation is common among children of all ages, but it usually does not cause long-term health issues. It can diminish a child's quality of life, lead to emotional problems and create family stress. While constipation is rarely a sign of more serious health problems, its many causes can make it difficult to diagnose and treat. There is not one definition of constipation that applies to all children. Reduced frequency of stools, hard stools, pain with bowel movements and/or difficulty passing stools are possible symptoms.
Conditions We Treat
Meet Your Care Team
Sari A. AcraMD, MPH
- Esophageal Diseases, Functional Bowel Disorder, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Interventional Endoscopy, Nutrition, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
Julia L. AndersonMD, MSCI
- Esophageal Diseases, Functional Bowel Disorder, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Interventional Endoscopy, Nutrition, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
Catherine E. Arthur-JohnsonMD
- Esophageal Diseases, Functional Bowel Disorder, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Interventional Endoscopy, Nutrition, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
Girish S. HiremathMBBS, MPH
- Esophageal Diseases, Functional Bowel Disorder, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Interventional Endoscopy, Nutrition, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
Andres MartinezMD
- Esophageal Diseases, Gastroenterology, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Interventional Endoscopy, Pancreatic Disease, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
Maribeth R. NicholsonMD, MPH
- C. difficile/Dysbiosis, Esophageal Diseases, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Interventional Endoscopy, Nutrition, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
Carly M. BhaveCRNP, MSN
- Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Pediatric Liver Transplant
Stacy L. HawkinsMSN, PNP
- Esophageal Diseases, Functional Bowel Disorder, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Nutrition, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
Elizabeth P. KennedyMSN, PNP
- Esophageal Diseases, Functional Bowel Disorder, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Nutrition, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
Lisa L. LachenmyerMSN, PNP
- Esophageal Diseases, Functional Bowel Disorder, Nutrition, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
Jordan A. Trotter-BusingDNP, RN, CPNP
- Esophageal Diseases, Functional Bowel Disorder, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Nutrition, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
Why Choose the Constipation and Bowel Management Program at Monroe Carell
- Recognized care
U.S. News & World Report has ranked Monroe Carell among the best children's hospitals for pediatric gastroenterology and GI surgery.
- Individual treatment plan
Your child is unique, so we perform a thorough medical history and physical exam to develop an individual treatment plan. We make referrals to other specialties as needed to ensure you have the quickest and easiest access to all the care your child needs.
- Coordinated care
Our team coordinator serves as your single point of contact with our physicians, surgeons, and advanced practice providers to ensure you always know our plans to give your child the best chance at improved health.
