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Suggest Treatment For Constipation, Abdominal Pain And Discomfort Despite Taking Miralax
Question: Hello my name is XXXX.
I took my daughter to the ER 2/13/2017
for constipation. They told me to get miralax, well my daughter started taking this yesterday around 8 and took it today as well and she still has not had a bowel movement. How soon does this medicine work, should She have had a bowel movement by now? Could you recommend me something else or should I take her bk. She is having stomach pain as she have been a she's uncomfortable.
I took my daughter to the ER 2/13/2017
for constipation. They told me to get miralax, well my daughter started taking this yesterday around 8 and took it today as well and she still has not had a bowel movement. How soon does this medicine work, should She have had a bowel movement by now? Could you recommend me something else or should I take her bk. She is having stomach pain as she have been a she's uncomfortable.
Brief Answer:
MiraLax usually produces a bowel movement within 1 to 3 days
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It is difficult to figure out the cause of constipation. Constipation definition varies from person-to-person. Stools may be too hard or too less, difficult to pass, or infrequent (less than three times per week). Some people with constipation may feel a sense that the bowels are not empty.
MiraLax is a laxative solution that increases the amount of water in the intestinal tract to stimulate bowel movements.
Do NOT use Miralax for more than three to five days.
Follow advice mentioned below:
- Take 2-3 spoon edible virgin olive oil in the morning
- Mix few drops of "lemon juice" in warm water. Drink on empty stomach, early in the morning, to aid in bowel movement
- Take two teaspoons (or one big spoon) isphagula husk with 200 to 300 mL water thrice daily
- Increase warm water intake (at least 8 glass/day)
- Do not drink water during and after meals
- Eat small meals (rich in fiber)
- Eat plentiful "fresh oranges" and "pear"
- Avoid COLD milk and and AVOID junk food (NO burger, pizza-even if it is veg.) altogether
- Avoid beverages / alcohol / soft drinks
- Do some exercise (push-ups / squats etc) early in the morning
- Avoid carbonated drinks
Hope this answers your concern. Wishing your daughter good and sound health.
Regards,
Dr. Tayyab Malik
Gastroenterologist
MiraLax usually produces a bowel movement within 1 to 3 days
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It is difficult to figure out the cause of constipation. Constipation definition varies from person-to-person. Stools may be too hard or too less, difficult to pass, or infrequent (less than three times per week). Some people with constipation may feel a sense that the bowels are not empty.
MiraLax is a laxative solution that increases the amount of water in the intestinal tract to stimulate bowel movements.
Do NOT use Miralax for more than three to five days.
Follow advice mentioned below:
- Take 2-3 spoon edible virgin olive oil in the morning
- Mix few drops of "lemon juice" in warm water. Drink on empty stomach, early in the morning, to aid in bowel movement
- Take two teaspoons (or one big spoon) isphagula husk with 200 to 300 mL water thrice daily
- Increase warm water intake (at least 8 glass/day)
- Do not drink water during and after meals
- Eat small meals (rich in fiber)
- Eat plentiful "fresh oranges" and "pear"
- Avoid COLD milk and and AVOID junk food (NO burger, pizza-even if it is veg.) altogether
- Avoid beverages / alcohol / soft drinks
- Do some exercise (push-ups / squats etc) early in the morning
- Avoid carbonated drinks
Hope this answers your concern. Wishing your daughter good and sound health.
Regards,
Dr. Tayyab Malik
Gastroenterologist
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