2 yo constipated. gave suppository. no stool. 20 min later took rectal temp. felt warm. had to take temp many x. therm not working. as i was doing this brown mucus w/dot blood came out. suppository?

CONSTIPATION:: Give otc polyethylene glycol(miralax) 1-2 teaspoonful in 8-10 ounces of juice or gatorade twice daily until he gets diarrhea, then once daily. No more suppository because it is causing irritation, bleeding and pain. Give extra fluid, avoid greasy/fatty food. If not better, see the pediatrician, might need manual removal and laxative med.

Normal: When you use a glycerin suppository for constipation, it may take a day or so for it to work. Taking a rectal temperature is a common way to stimulate a child to have a bowel movement, so you may have "stirred things up". After the fecal mucous, your child may have a soft stool within the next 24 hours. If the problem persists, see your doctor.