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What Causes Chronic Constipation And Painful Bowel Movement And Flatulence?

My four year old grandson has chronic constipation and has only one or two bowel movements a week. His stools are the size of an adult fist, very hard and painful to pass. He has very frequent, almost continuous gas. He eats a diet rich in fruits and vegetables and is encouraged to drink throughout the day. He is very active. Miralax causes him to have accidents and so his parents have stopped using it. I was thinking that he possibly has Hirschsprungs. Is that realistic? What else would you recommend? Is it usual for a child suffering constipation to have such large stools.
Tue, 17 Feb 2015
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yes it is normal for kids to he constipated. you can consult a docter and get a ultrasound done. give the kid diet rich in fiber like oats and museli.. give him warm milk or water to help his bowel movements in the morning.
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What Causes Chronic Constipation And Painful Bowel Movement And Flatulence?

yes it is normal for kids to he constipated. you can consult a docter and get a ultrasound done. give the kid diet rich in fiber like oats and museli.. give him warm milk or water to help his bowel movements in the morning.