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8yrold constipated 10days. xray neg 4 obstrctn, rectum empty. mom, miralax7doses?

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Dr. Allen Kamrava answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

As a start: Milk of mag and MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) are safe laxatives. I would suggest that if this doesn't get better, your child should definitely get further evaluated.

Answered 6/30/2014

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