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Suggest Remedies For Constipation In Children

I have a 14 year old son that has autism, he developmentally very delayed and non verbal. Along with that has had issues with constipation. We are seeing a GI doctor and he is taking Lactulose 10GM/15ML twice daily and just started taking 1 ea Senna laxative. He has been fairly regular but now has not had a bowel movement since Friday. Are there any additional remedies you can recommend?
Sat, 12 May 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Here are some advices for you:
•     Give your son plenty of water, orange and apple juice.
•     Use healthy diet with soup and fibrates.
•     Try a regular use of kiwi and fig jam.
•     Massage of the intestine will help the bowel movement.
•     Avoid spicy food and fast food.

These advise are for his everyday diet. The laxative senna and lactulose help to increase the bowel movement.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Elona Dashi
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Suggest Remedies For Constipation In Children

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Here are some advices for you: • Give your son plenty of water, orange and apple juice. • Use healthy diet with soup and fibrates. • Try a regular use of kiwi and fig jam. • Massage of the intestine will help the bowel movement. • Avoid spicy food and fast food. These advise are for his everyday diet. The laxative senna and lactulose help to increase the bowel movement. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Elona Dashi