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What Causes Chronic Constipation And Recurrent Mouth Ulcers?

My daughter has chronic constipation and she has recurrent cancer sores that take forever to heal. Any thought on the connection? We recently started her taking activia. Hope it will help with both issues. She is 12 and has had constipation since she was an infant. Had been taking miralax for several years. Any ideas on what else we should do
Tue, 10 Oct 2017
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Hi Dear,

Understanding your concern. As per your query your daughter have symptoms of chronic constipation and recurrent mouth ulcers.

Need not to worry. I would suggest you to

- Avoid intake of spicy food and acidic drink.

- Take plenty of fluids and diet rich in fibres.

- Do warm saline rinses and maintain complete oral hygiene.

- Use antiseptic mouthwash like chlorhexidine.

If the condition do not resolve in 4-5 days then consult dentist for proper examination and to rule out other conditions like canker sore. Doctor prescribe oral antibiotics. Visit gastroenterologist once and take proper course of medications.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Chronic Constipation And Recurrent Mouth Ulcers?

Hi Dear, Understanding your concern. As per your query your daughter have symptoms of chronic constipation and recurrent mouth ulcers. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to - Avoid intake of spicy food and acidic drink. - Take plenty of fluids and diet rich in fibres. - Do warm saline rinses and maintain complete oral hygiene. - Use antiseptic mouthwash like chlorhexidine. If the condition do not resolve in 4-5 days then consult dentist for proper examination and to rule out other conditions like canker sore. Doctor prescribe oral antibiotics. Visit gastroenterologist once and take proper course of medications. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari