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Suggest Treatment For Severe Constipation

Hi There My son is 8 years old, has had history of constipation but outgrew it after 4yrs old. He was sick about 2 weeks ago and his system has seemed off, he hast had a bowel movement on thursday, usually goes every other day. Since Sun having trouble, keeps trying, I gave him chewable laxatives yesterday and today , did a glycerin supp yesterday , was going to do fleets today but he is scared and not letting me. Tomorrow will be six days, do not know what to do. I know the dr office will tell me to do a fleets enema and did not want to take him there,
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Hello,

He may be getting abdominal pain with laxatives it is better to consult your paediatrician to check the cause. He may advise enema and treat you accordingly.

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

Take care

Regards,
Dr Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Constipation

Hello, He may be getting abdominal pain with laxatives it is better to consult your paediatrician to check the cause. He may advise enema and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist