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Suggest Treatment For Child Suffering From Chronic Constipation
my 11 yr old son has had chronic constipation since birth and has been on numerous medications senna lactulose picosulphate movical and enemas to no avail im at my wits end his diet has improved and he is eating well im fed up of being told he will grow out of it please help
Mon, 16 Apr 2018
Hello,
Family history is significant in this case otherwise, give a high fiber diet and increase oral intake. Give glycerine suppository if needed. If nothing is working then go for an endoscopy.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Hina Javed
Family history is significant in this case otherwise, give a high fiber diet and increase oral intake. Give glycerine suppository if needed. If nothing is working then go for an endoscopy.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Hina Javed
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