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What Could Be The Treatment For Distended Stomach For A 13 Months Old Child?

My 13 month old son has a very distended stomach and it visually is getting worse. As an infant he was tested for Hurshsprung disease, but after a negative result we weren't seen again and have yet to get an answer. He can barely go to the bathroom on his own and his stomach looks like a beach ball. Is there anything we can do or is there anything else to check for? The doctors here do not seem concerned at all
Thu, 2 Jan 2014
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It would be important yo know what your child's bowel movement pattern is luke and has there been ant change. If yes, this could be constipation and I would treat accordingly. If not, it would be helpful to know how his appetite has been and what his confort level is. Further history and a physical exam would help lead to the correct diagnosis.
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What Could Be The Treatment For Distended Stomach For A 13 Months Old Child?

It would be important yo know what your child s bowel movement pattern is luke and has there been ant change. If yes, this could be constipation and I would treat accordingly. If not, it would be helpful to know how his appetite has been and what his confort level is. Further history and a physical exam would help lead to the correct diagnosis.