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What Causes Constipation And Mushy Stools?
Question: Hi
My 4 year old autistic son is swinging between constipation & mushy stools.
When it's mushy it appears to be burning inside his anus. He is passing small amounts of watery stool after initially passing a larger stool. He is screaming in pain when he passes the small watery amounts.
This isn't a new occurrence, he's been like this for 2 years & has finally been referred to the gastro.
What could this be?
Thanks
My 4 year old autistic son is swinging between constipation & mushy stools.
When it's mushy it appears to be burning inside his anus. He is passing small amounts of watery stool after initially passing a larger stool. He is screaming in pain when he passes the small watery amounts.
This isn't a new occurrence, he's been like this for 2 years & has finally been referred to the gastro.
What could this be?
Thanks
Brief Answer:
irritable bowels
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to healthcare magic.
I think the symptoms could.go with irritable bowels or a fissure in ano.A gastro evaluation with a local examination of the anal region for fissure would definitely help in arriving at the diagnosis.
The other possibilities include more carbohydrate and less fiber in the diet. This can.harden stools and the last stools could be loose as the food is not digested and absorbed well.
Increase fiber and starch. Decrease sugars .
Wishing him speedy recovery.
Regards
Dr Arun
irritable bowels
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to healthcare magic.
I think the symptoms could.go with irritable bowels or a fissure in ano.A gastro evaluation with a local examination of the anal region for fissure would definitely help in arriving at the diagnosis.
The other possibilities include more carbohydrate and less fiber in the diet. This can.harden stools and the last stools could be loose as the food is not digested and absorbed well.
Increase fiber and starch. Decrease sugars .
Wishing him speedy recovery.
Regards
Dr Arun
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