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My son had no bm x 9 days. gave glycerin supp. had small bm. started vomiting. did dulcolax supp. had lot of bm. still tummy pain. what now?

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Dr. Melissa Gowans answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Bowel irritants: Dulcolax works by stimulating/irritating the bowels - this can cause cramping and abdominal discomfort. If the pain lasts longer than a couple of hours OR if it seems to be out of proportion to what you expect then he needs urgent evaluation.

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Answered 4/24/2016

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A member asked:

My son had no bm x 9 days. gave glycerin supp. had small bm. started vomiting. did dulcolax supp. had lot of bm. still tummy pain. what now?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Melissa Gowans answered

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

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