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How Can Fecal Impaction In A Toddler Be Treated?

thank you!!! i have a daughter and she will be 3yrs old on the 29th of july. she is having trouble pooping. her poops are really big for a toddler ifeel and they are super hard. sometimes there is even a little bit of blood around the poop and when she or i wipe her. its not all the time but its happening more often now. about 3 times a week. when it happens she says her tummy hurt bad. we dont eat alot of meat when her dad , my husband, is deployed. should i call her dr and set up an appointment??
Mon, 22 May 2017
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Hello, my name is Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi. I understand your concern.
If a child becomes constipated, stool often hardens in the rectum. New stool continues to develop in the rectum and colon but is unable to pass the blockage.
Some advices that I can give to you are:
-Do not give cow’s milk to children less than 1 year of age. Cow’s milk affects the intestine and reduces the absorption of iron, which is necessary for growth.
-Children on solid foods should eat more fiber, which is found in whole grains, fruits, and vegetables.
-Ensure that your child drinks plenty of liquids.
-Avoid toilet training younger children until the elimination problem is resolved.
A toilet-trained child may have bowel retraining. This process can help your child have normal bowel movements again.
-Use a glycerin suppository, enema, or irrigation is to loose hard stool, which is then removed.
Hope my answer was helpful, if you have any other questions I'll be glad to help, thanks!
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How Can Fecal Impaction In A Toddler Be Treated?

Hello, my name is Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi. I understand your concern. If a child becomes constipated, stool often hardens in the rectum. New stool continues to develop in the rectum and colon but is unable to pass the blockage. Some advices that I can give to you are: -Do not give cow’s milk to children less than 1 year of age. Cow’s milk affects the intestine and reduces the absorption of iron, which is necessary for growth. -Children on solid foods should eat more fiber, which is found in whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. -Ensure that your child drinks plenty of liquids. -Avoid toilet training younger children until the elimination problem is resolved. A toilet-trained child may have bowel retraining. This process can help your child have normal bowel movements again. -Use a glycerin suppository, enema, or irrigation is to loose hard stool, which is then removed. Hope my answer was helpful, if you have any other questions I ll be glad to help, thanks!