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4 Years Old Having Hard Stool. Not Cured By Fibrous Food, Liquids And Glycerine Films For Potty. Suggest Some Remedy?
Hi, my son is 4 years old and have problem that he is afraid of potty, as his stool is hard always and whenever it comes he tries to stop passing stool out, alot of efforts has been tried but all in vain, i tried fiberous food, liquids and even glycerine films for potty even.....but now its serious problem as he stop his diet anymore and getting weaker day by day......he usually stop potty 3-9 days...please suggest what to do. Thanks
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Hi,
As per my surgical experience, the issue is of impacted hard stool, not able to get passage through the anal canal.
An immediate visit to ER and manual evacuation of stool by consultant surgeon is the best remedy for the child relief.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
As per my surgical experience, the issue is of impacted hard stool, not able to get passage through the anal canal.
An immediate visit to ER and manual evacuation of stool by consultant surgeon is the best remedy for the child relief.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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