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3 year old daughter hsd rectal relapse. has some constipation issues. taking miralex for 3 days. how to proceed what to expect?

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Continue: It takes a few days for MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) to begin regular , daily bm's.Return to your pedi, if not effective.

Answered 6/30/2014

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Rectal Prolapse: I think you mean rectal prolapse...Which is a complication of constipation. These kids usually do well. The prolapse is gently pushed back in the rectum by a doctor. You should be seen by a gastroenterologist if the constipation is that bad to result in a rectal prolapse. You may need to be seen by a surgeon if this becomes a chronic problem. Miralax (polyethylene glycol) works well and will hopefully help with this.

Answered 6/30/2014

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