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What To Do If Toddler's Belly Seems Harder Than Normal More Towards The Ribs?
12 1/2 month old toddler's stomach seems harder than normal. She is happy and not in pain. She has had issues with constipation, but has been drinking prune juice and with occasional miralax this has actually turned into more of a diarrhea issue. Hardness seems to be on one side and closer to her ribs than her belly.
Wed, 22 Apr 2015
Hard feel of the belly may not necessarily be due to constipation. Prune juice and miralax are useful when hard stool is a problem, but, will need to be stopped if stools are loose and watery. Please visit a Paediatrician who will find out why the belly seems hard.
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