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How Can Constipation With Intermittent Diarrhea Be Treated?

I have a nice healthy 7 yr old grandson. He has always had bowel accidents. My son and daughter-in-law have taken him to doctors but maybe haven't been totally honest about the issue. He does not have a movement for 3-5 days then he moves and his stool is the size of a baseball then pasty, then a full blown diarrhea clean out. This has happened at school and some social situations causing him extreme stress and I believe psychological damage.
Tue, 16 Jan 2018
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Hello,my name is dr.Dorina Gurabardhi.I understand your concern.
It ca be due to irritable bowel syndrome
Some advices that I can give to you are:
-drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration
-Add more fiber to your diet with foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and nuts.
-Limit how much milk or cheese you eat.
-Eat smaller meals more often instead of big meals.
-Antispasmodics can control colon muscle spasms
-Antidiarrheal drugs, such as Imodium, may help with diarrhea.
Hope my answer was helpful.If you have any other question Ill be glad to help.
Regards,     
dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
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How Can Constipation With Intermittent Diarrhea Be Treated?

Hello,my name is dr.Dorina Gurabardhi.I understand your concern. It ca be due to irritable bowel syndrome Some advices that I can give to you are: -drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration -Add more fiber to your diet with foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and nuts. -Limit how much milk or cheese you eat. -Eat smaller meals more often instead of big meals. -Antispasmodics can control colon muscle spasms -Antidiarrheal drugs, such as Imodium, may help with diarrhea. Hope my answer was helpful.If you have any other question Ill be glad to help. Regards, dr.Dorina Gurabardhi