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Mother Demands National Access to Children’s Constipation Care
9/5/2025
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Story summary
- Elissa Novak calls for national access to children's continence services after her son Ivan faced severe constipation and hospitalizations.
- NHS data reveals over 44,000 children were admitted for constipation in 2023-24, the highest in a decade.
- Experts cite insufficient dedicated services and cultural stigma as key issues.
- Elissa's case illustrates systemic failures in addressing children's health needs in the UK.
