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7y/o hasn't popped in 5 days snd usually poops everyday. i did give her miralax (polyethylene glycol) but she still hasn't pooped and now her belly hurts. what do i do ?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Constipation: I would really push excess water orally today and add some prune juice. If the pain increases or if she is feverish then she must get to the pediatrician's office.

Answered 11/21/2017

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