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16 yr old sits on toilet for hour 1/2 every morning. never feels done. have seen gi dr - he says it's in his head. could there be a physical issue?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Bowel habits: If he has had an xray of his bowel to rule out megacolon or a stenotic process in his bowel, he might benefit by seeing a psycotherapist? If he is indeed constipated MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) could help him get regulated.

Answered 10/9/2017

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