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Small Child, Chills, Tiredness, Nausea. Taking Miralax, Tums. Abdominal X-ray Full Of Stool. Suggestions?
My son has been sick for two weeks now. Chills, no fever, tired, and nausea . Took him to the pediatrician 2X got abd xray full of stool no obstruction. nauseated every morning and night. Flushed appearance. He is on Miralax now and stooling 1-2 times a day. Symptoms not improving. Gave him TUMS last night with little improvement. No emesis. Burping alot. Went to omperazole today 20mg qday. Hope it helps, any suggestions?
Mon, 10 Dec 2012
Hi,
you have to get some baseline blood tests done including liver function tests and thyroid function tests.
His constipation may be because of poor appetite and vice versa!
Give him some high fibre diet and fruit juices.prunes etc for constipation.
good luck
you have to get some baseline blood tests done including liver function tests and thyroid function tests.
His constipation may be because of poor appetite and vice versa!
Give him some high fibre diet and fruit juices.prunes etc for constipation.
good luck
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