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My son is extremely constipated and refuses to use the bathroom because it "hurts" any fast help?

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Needs doctor evaluat: If this is a chronic problem he should be seen by his doctor and possibly a pediatric gi specialist as he may have a congenital issue. Otherwise constipation is fairly common in kids. Miralax (polyethylene glycol) is a good stool softener used in children as well as adults if no other explanation can be found for his constipation.

Answered 10/2/2015

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