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What Causes Bulged Stomach And Constipation In Child?

My 6 years old has a big belly since she was an infant. She is constipated but started taking Miralax for 2 weeks. We do not let her eat candy or junk food. just once in a while. I consider our diet is healthy, My husband, my son and myself are thin. What should I do? Should I take her to a gastroenterology?
Tue, 9 Feb 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query your child have symptoms of bulged stomach and constipation which could be due to infection either by viral microorganism leading to acute gastroenteritis. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to avoid intake of outside food. You should take Azithromycin as well as it could be the case of co-infection. Drink plenty of liquids. Visit pediatrician once and get it examined. Get blood tests done if symptoms keeps on persisting. Do tepid sponging as well. You should maintain hydration status of child. Give diet rich in fibrous food and give food in frequent and small amounts and avoid large meals.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Bulged Stomach And Constipation In Child?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query your child have symptoms of bulged stomach and constipation which could be due to infection either by viral microorganism leading to acute gastroenteritis. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to avoid intake of outside food. You should take Azithromycin as well as it could be the case of co-infection. Drink plenty of liquids. Visit pediatrician once and get it examined. Get blood tests done if symptoms keeps on persisting. Do tepid sponging as well. You should maintain hydration status of child. Give diet rich in fibrous food and give food in frequent and small amounts and avoid large meals. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari