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Can Jolly Rancher Candies Cause Bowel Obstruction In A Child?

My 10 year old nephew ate 4 bags of Jolly Rancher candies (25 candies per bag) over a two day period. He is now experiencing severe abdominal pain, cramping, constipation, abdominal pain when lifting his arms or twisting at the waist. Could the Jolly Ranchers be causing an obstruction? He had a CBC and his white count was not elevated. He has no fever, no nausea, and no loss of appetite.
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Yes. There is a possibility of bowel problems like obstruction or inflammation because of this abnormal candy consumption. He will need a X ray of Abdomen and an ultrasonogram study of Abdomen. Alternatively, he may have developed another abdominal problem (unrelated to candy consumption) like appendicitis, which is common in children. It would be wise to take an immediate surgical consult.

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Can Jolly Rancher Candies Cause Bowel Obstruction In A Child?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Yes. There is a possibility of bowel problems like obstruction or inflammation because of this abnormal candy consumption. He will need a X ray of Abdomen and an ultrasonogram study of Abdomen. Alternatively, he may have developed another abdominal problem (unrelated to candy consumption) like appendicitis, which is common in children. It would be wise to take an immediate surgical consult. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.