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My 4 year old son had surgery on monday for tonsils and adenoids and has not had a bowel movement since monday, is there something i can give him?

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Speak to the surgeon: 4 yr old will not have any problem , will have bowel movement , give plenty of fluids , most likely not eating enough , speak to the surgeon , or even better his pediatrician . Why are you giving the kid 'ibuprofen , hydrocodon ' most likely you are taking not the kid., .

Dr Dosanjh agreed

Answered 4/20/2020

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