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What Causes Sticky And Dry Dark Brown Stools In Kid?

My four year old daughter has been having dark brown stool that is dry, somewhat sticky and flaky. The consistency is a lot like dry mud. It sticks to her bottom, so I have to wipe her and as I do, it falls off in dry flakes. She has been also dealing with constipation since about October of 2013. I ve visited doctors multiple times, they gave her an enema (which did nothing at all), and about four x-rays-- but I have yet to receive any answers. I ve given her MiraLax and cut constipating food out of her diet, I ve also increased her water intake. I just don t know what it could be. I am desperate for answers. Thanks!
Mon, 8 Aug 2016
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Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Noted the history about your 4 year old son having dark brown sticky stool that stick, becomes flaky and he is dealing with constipation, had 4 x-rays, enema that did not help...
The most probable cause if an intestinal infection that changed the routine and the color and consistency of the stool.
I would advise you in such a case the following:
Get the stool tested for three consecutive days.
Barium enema study may be required.
An opinion, clinical evaluation by a General or a Pediatric Surgeon, examination can help a lot for proper diagnosis and management.
If required a pediatric colonoscopy and biopsy may be required.
Initial course of an antibiotic, metronidazole and probiotic might have solved the problem.
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What Causes Sticky And Dry Dark Brown Stools In Kid?

Hi. Thanks for your query. Noted the history about your 4 year old son having dark brown sticky stool that stick, becomes flaky and he is dealing with constipation, had 4 x-rays, enema that did not help... The most probable cause if an intestinal infection that changed the routine and the color and consistency of the stool. I would advise you in such a case the following: Get the stool tested for three consecutive days. Barium enema study may be required. An opinion, clinical evaluation by a General or a Pediatric Surgeon, examination can help a lot for proper diagnosis and management. If required a pediatric colonoscopy and biopsy may be required. Initial course of an antibiotic, metronidazole and probiotic might have solved the problem.