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My 12 year old son has constipation problems. what can i do?
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How long?: It depends on how long he's been having it for, and a host of other factors. Speak with his pediatrician about it.
Answered 2/10/2017
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See his pediatrician: Without an x-ray of his abdomen, you don't know if he needs a " clean-out" before using miralax (polyethylene glycol). Medical therapy must continue for at least 6 months after normal stooling patterns are achieved.
Answered 12/10/2013
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