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Grandson was severely constipated so had to do an enima. now he keeps holding it in and won't go.been 3 days since enima. had regular bm's before. ?

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Dr. Leslie Leighton answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

See Pediatric GI: If continues would get referral to Pediatric GI specialist to rule out somehting seriou.

Answered 7/14/2016

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A member asked:

Grandson was severely constipated so had to do an enima. now he keeps holding it in and won't go.been 3 days since enima. had regular bm's before. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Leslie Leighton answered

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