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2yr old recently start potty training,she is refusing to poop&seems constipated. her belly is bloated.she randomly runs around crying like she wants to poop but scared to or can't. few times she pooped hard stools&vomited.could it be intussusception?

Q: 2yr old recently start potty training,she is refusing to poop&seems constipated. her belly is bloated.she randomly runs around crying like she wants to poop but scared to or can't. few times she pooped hard stools&vomited.could it be intussusception?

: Keep her well hydrated, offer foods high in fiber and a small amount of prune juice. The vomiting and bloating should be evaluated. Lab evaluation may include electrolytes. Watch for signs of blood in stool or emesis.

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Keep her well hydrated, offer foods high in fiber and a small amount of prune juice. The vomiting and bloating should be evaluated. Lab evaluation may include electrolytes. Watch for signs of blood in stool or emesis.

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Answered 7/15/2022

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A member asked:

2yr old recently start potty training,she is refusing to poop&seems constipated. her belly is bloated.she randomly runs around crying like she wants to poop but scared to or can't. few times she pooped hard stools&vomited.could it be intussusception?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

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