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Clear, foamy discharge from rectum in toddler an hour after large bowel movement. mild temp. minor pain, history of constipation, hemmorhoid. cause?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Paradoxical diarrhea: The foamy discharge may be liquid stool that leaked around the hard, constipated stool. This is known as paradoxical diarrhea. An enema or MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) can clear the condition up.

Answered 6/30/2014

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