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What Causes Huge Bowel Movements In A Child?

Hi, mt 11 year old exremely huge bowel movements that stops up toilets, even public toilets. He has had this problem for some years now. He is also very gassy and has extremely bad breath, HELP! What could this be. We have been to the dr and have had an xray but they found nothing. I've also asked the dentist about the bad breath but he didn't seem to be worried. I know that something is wrongm and that this is not normal. I also know that this has to be very embarrasing for him. Please help! It seems as if the two may be linked because they both smell similar as well. I hate to say that about my child but it is true and i am very desperate to get to the bottom of this!
Fri, 15 Dec 2017
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hello. I have understood your concern. large bulky stools obstructing toilet are indicative of long term constipation problem. lack of regular bowel movement is cause of large stools and foul breath. also ensure good oral hyegine. rule out any rooth decay..
dietary modification goes long way into constipation management. ensure the child takes less amount of refined carbohydrates also ensure that child has enough of fibres in his diet like green with leafy vegetables and fruits child will require some kind of laxative
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What Causes Huge Bowel Movements In A Child?

hello. I have understood your concern. large bulky stools obstructing toilet are indicative of long term constipation problem. lack of regular bowel movement is cause of large stools and foul breath. also ensure good oral hyegine. rule out any rooth decay.. dietary modification goes long way into constipation management. ensure the child takes less amount of refined carbohydrates also ensure that child has enough of fibres in his diet like green with leafy vegetables and fruits child will require some kind of laxative