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My son (3 years, 5 months) suffers from constipation. awaiting results of a stool sample. he also has very bad piles. how should we treat them?
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Good bowel habit &: Establish a routine, sitting on potty twice a day, after breakfast & supper. Increase fiber intake-soluble fibers in apple & prune juice, 2-3 times a day & nonsoluble fiber, e.g., corn flakes, raisin bran. Bowel softener such as Miralax as needed.
Answered 11/9/2018
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Good luck : With this level of problems at 3 you are in for a long journey.Kids get piles/chronic constipation at 3 from trying not to go because it hurts. X-rays of their colon often reveal ballooning of the large intestines, which can take a year or more to normalize with a good bowel rehab program. I would find a developmental pediatrician or pedi GI person with experience in this & start a program.
Answered 11/12/2018
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