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My 2 year old has had a bm in 4 days and is cry complaining of hard say she need to have a bm. what can i give her for fast relief? she's in pain

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Emergency relief: Use a glycerine suppository or give an enema until clear.

Answered 9/25/2013

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Dr. Shah Chowdhury answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

CONSTIPATION: Miralax (polyethylene glycol) 1-2 teaspoon twice daily in gatorade, any juice, milk or water, for few days until gets loose stools. Then 1 teaspoon x 1-2/d to have soft stool. Make sure she drinks enough fluid, more fiber in diet, e.g. Oatmeal, vegetables. Can give prune juice 2-3 ounces 1-2/day. If not better, see her pediatrician. Hard stool can tear anal orifice causing severe pain, the child become afraid of poopin.

Answered 6/30/2014

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