DS1 (7) has always had a problem with pooing. Will only go about once a week if left to his own devices - maybe three times if given daily prune juice. It's a big deal to him - he's frightened of it, so withholds etc etc.
The problem is that he is SOOO flatulent! He farts all the time - really loudly and pongily. Being 7 he thinks this is highly hilarious but I'm pretty positive he's not doing it on purpose. In fact, much of the time in the evenings is spent fidgeting, squirming and generally jiggling in the effort to hold the poo (and presumably the farts) in. I'm sure he must do this at school too - and although most children of his age think farting is the funniest thing out, I think that there might start being some social repercussions soon. He sometimes does it when we're out - even though he's well aware it's anti-social - and I just find it embarrassing.
Any ideas about anything I can give him to improve this? Or foods that would make it worse? He has an OK diet - cereal or toast for breakfast, sandwich, fruit+ yoghurt + treat for lunch and meat/fish with veg + potatoes, pasta or couscous for dinner. Supper is usually another bowl of cereal. I'm wondering if it could be a wheat/milk issue.