Emergency relief: Use a glycerine suppository or give an enema until clear.
Answered 9/25/2013
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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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