Common Laxatives Linked to Behavioral Issues and Worse in Children, Experts Warn

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Common Laxatives Linked to Behavioral Issues and Worse in Children, Experts Warn
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Bradley Koehler resembled any 4-year-old, always on the move and eager to explore the world around him. Healthy and well-adjusted, he began having episodes of bed-wetting, despite being successfully potty trained.

Alarmed by this regression, his parents sought medical advice. Doctors found that Bradley was suffering from constipation. The retained stool was exerting pressure on his bladder, inadvertently resulting in the nighttime incidents. His medical team prescribed daily doses of MiraLAX to alleviate the condition.

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