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Constipated 5 year old

Sent to Health Experts August 13 11:11 PM

My 5 year old daughter has not had a bowel movement in a couple of days and is complaining of stomach pain tonight. As an infant we would, once in a great while, have to give here an enema. I tried tonight and she would not even pass the water I put in her. Suggestions??

 

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August 13 11:13 PM (1 minute and 59 seconds later)
         
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Try lubricating her anal opening with some KY or vaseline. A glycerin suppository may help as well. If not you will have to have her seen in the morning as she may need manual removal.

Kerry



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August 13 11:20 PM (6 minutes and 59 seconds later)
         
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August 13 11:22 PM (1 minute and 55 seconds later)
         
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I wouldn't go that route until you get an okay from a doctor. A bit of prune juice or prunes might do the trick. Also make sure she is drinking lots of fluids.

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