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Child Suffering From Lazy Bowel Syndrome. On Miralax. Constipated If Reduced Dosage. Solution?
My little boy suffers from Lazy Bowel Syndrome and takes a tablespoon of Miralax every other day. Is this something he will have to deal with the rest of his life? It is bad because his stool is took soft but if you tone down the dosage he becomes constipated and takes about a week to get back on track. He is 5.5 years old and really affecting his personality because he soils himself daily. What can we do?
Fri, 15 Feb 2013
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Thank you for your query
You should consult a pediatric surgeon as soon as possible. Most of these constipation are dietary. Add fibre to his diet that is fruits, green leafy vegetables etc. Encourage him to take a lot of liquids. Avoid refined foods and junk food items. Our target should be to get him rid of his dependence on laxatives. Also get his thyroid function tested especially if some one has a thyroid problem in the family. Hypothyroidism can cause constipation. Finally if all that is ruled out a disease called Hirschsprung's disease can cause these symptoms. Please consult a pediatric surgeon and he will guide you well
Hope that helps
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Thank you for your query
You should consult a pediatric surgeon as soon as possible. Most of these constipation are dietary. Add fibre to his diet that is fruits, green leafy vegetables etc. Encourage him to take a lot of liquids. Avoid refined foods and junk food items. Our target should be to get him rid of his dependence on laxatives. Also get his thyroid function tested especially if some one has a thyroid problem in the family. Hypothyroidism can cause constipation. Finally if all that is ruled out a disease called Hirschsprung's disease can cause these symptoms. Please consult a pediatric surgeon and he will guide you well
Hope that helps
God bless you
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Hi,
Thank you for your query,
Your child seems to have functional constipation and it is commonly seen in children around this age group.
Add dietary fiber rich food to his diet on regular daily basis.
Dietary fiber present in fruits, vegetables and leafy vegetables and it make stool bulky and soft by retaining water in it and for easy passage of stool.
Give plenty of oral fluids.
Encourage him to sit in the toilet for 10 minutes every day.
Continue the medication if required as per the prescribed dose.
Hope I have answered your query.
Thank you for your query,
Your child seems to have functional constipation and it is commonly seen in children around this age group.
Add dietary fiber rich food to his diet on regular daily basis.
Dietary fiber present in fruits, vegetables and leafy vegetables and it make stool bulky and soft by retaining water in it and for easy passage of stool.
Give plenty of oral fluids.
Encourage him to sit in the toilet for 10 minutes every day.
Continue the medication if required as per the prescribed dose.
Hope I have answered your query.
I find this answer helpful
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