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Child Constipated For Two Weeks. Face Turning Purple On Putting Pressure. Rectum Tight. Remedy?

I have a one month old son that been constipated for almost two week. His dr says his rectal is tight ive tried suppositories apple juice prune juice and karo syrup i can hear his stomach tore up and he keep pushing and nothing comes out. His face turns purple/ redish aand he is in alot of pain what can i do next because i have no more solutions and these dr not telling me anything.
Thu, 18 Jul 2013
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Hi thanks for the query. Its really unusual for a one month baby not passing stool for two weeks. Please don't ignore and meet paediatric surgeon as early as possible. There might be some underlying surgical problem like hirshsprung disease. So rule out by proper investigations and rest assured.
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Child Constipated For Two Weeks. Face Turning Purple On Putting Pressure. Rectum Tight. Remedy?

Hi thanks for the query. Its really unusual for a one month baby not passing stool for two weeks. Please don t ignore and meet paediatric surgeon as early as possible. There might be some underlying surgical problem like hirshsprung disease. So rule out by proper investigations and rest assured.