Question 1

my three year old suffer from constipation.   what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Diet: Modify your child' s diet by increasing fruits and vegetables and decrease milk and milk products. Increase fiber with high fibered cereals , raisins, figs, dates prunes  and nuts.

Question 2

i gave my three year old son miralax (polyethylene glycol) once last week to help with mild constipation and his stool has been loose and green for about 5-6 days ever since. is that normal? should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Possibly miralax (polyethylene glycol) : The color of this poo is normal and nothing to worry about. What dose of miralax (polyethylene glycol) did he get?  It would not be unusual for miraax to cause several days of loose stools.  Is his belly distended? Any blood in the stool? Any exposures to reptiles or family members cooking chitlins?  Another alternative to miralax (polyethylene glycol) is mineral oil to soften stools without the associated "blowouts" we see with miralax (polyethylene glycol).

Question 3

how do i helpumy three year old who suffers from constipation and large bowel movements?

Accepted Answer

Keep him : We'll hydrated and make sure he eats food with fiber.

Question 4

what causes constipation for a 3 year old toddler?

Accepted Answer

3 yo constipation: This can be normal
lack of fiber and not enough fluids
ask your pediatrician!

Question 5

can pedialyte help relieve chronic constipation for a 3 year old?

Accepted Answer

Water: Water will work as well as Pedialyte.  If chronic constipation is the problem it may take more than moisture.  Increase fiber as much as you can. Best of luck.  This is a tricky hurdle but you will get past it.

Question 6

i have a 3 year old daughter and she has had constipation problems sence she was born and in the last 2 weeks she has thrown up 4.

Accepted Answer

Constipation: Children who have constipation since birth needs to be evaluated further as some conditions like hirschprung's needs to be ruled out.

Question 7

is there any good oral medicine instead of glycerin suppository for a 3 year old toddler having constipation?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Miralax, (polyethylene glycol) but you need to discuss with your doctor 1st.

Question 8

3 year old daughter hsd rectal relapse. has some constipation issues. taking miralex for 3 days. how to proceed what to expect?

Accepted Answer

Continue: It takes a few days for MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) to begin regular , daily bm's.Return to your pedi, if not effective.

Question 9

what  causes my son to not pass stool for more than 24 hours, he is 3 year old, no constipation, no blockage, he had hirschsprung's .

Accepted Answer

Mgt: If he has no pain or fever, I would advise providing hydration and a follow up visit. He should be able to drink without difficulty.
If he has signs of infection and/or pain,  I think that he should see a physician right away.

Question 10

my 3 year old is always having constipation i have given her prune juice plus she's a picky  eater. what else can i do to help her poo?

Accepted Answer

May need laxative: Prune juice may work ad your daughter will have her poo , as she gets hard  painful stools  she may need something more to have regular soft stool.For that try  laxative -miralax .She should drink more fluids and vegetables

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My three year old suffer from constipation. what can i do?

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I gave my three year old son miralax (polyethylene glycol) once last week to help with mild constipation and his stool has been loose and green for about 5-6 days ever since. is that normal? should i be concerned?

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How do i helpumy three year old who suffers from constipation and large bowel movements?

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What causes constipation for a 3 year old toddler?

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Can pedialyte help relieve chronic constipation for a 3 year old?

A member asked:

I have a 3 year old daughter and she has had constipation problems sence she was born and in the last 2 weeks she has thrown up 4.

A member asked:

Is there any good oral medicine instead of glycerin suppository for a 3 year old toddler having constipation?

A member asked:

3 year old daughter hsd rectal relapse. has some constipation issues. taking miralex for 3 days. how to proceed what to expect?

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What causes my son to not pass stool for more than 24 hours, he is 3 year old, no constipation, no blockage, he had hirschsprung's .

A member asked:

My 3 year old is always having constipation i have given her prune juice plus she's a picky eater. what else can i do to help her poo?

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