Son 10 chronic constipation miralax (polyethylene glycol) 5+ years dr's always say take miralax (polyethylene glycol) need more answers what causes chronic constipation since toddler ?

Adult Hirschsprung's: Colonic aganglionosis often leads to chronic constipation in older children See good summary article: http://www.surgery.uthscsa.edu/faculty/pubs/hirschprungscase.pdf

Needs consultation: You need to consult with a developmental pediatrician and/or pediatric gastroenterologist.Chronic stool retention/constipation is a difficult problem to manage and most often fails when the program is inconsistent. There are long term changes in your kids bowel which should respond to a disciplined treatment plan but may take a year or more to be effective. Find the best help available.