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Suggest Treatment For Stomach Pain In A Child
Hi, My daughter 7 years and having stomach pain problem. We consulted with doctor and diagonises stool has collected in her lower part of stomach. due to this swallening in intenstine reason for pain in stomach. Doctors has prescribed LEXOPEG sachet daily once in day. She is taking from this sachet from last 3.5 months, and regularly stomach pain problem and gas pass. Is there is any side effects of this sachet or any other issue. Thanks, Anil Bhardwaj
Fri, 29 Mar 2019
Hi,
It would be best NOT to use a laxative daily for this length of time, it stops the bowel/intestines from working properly on their own. Using too many laxatives can actually cause constipation in the long run.
She should have an ultrasound to take a look at her stomach and an X-ray of the back even if there is no back pain.
The nerves in the back help control the bowel. Instead of using medication daily that may cause problems, if constipation is the problem then she should have increased fluids (need to drink a lot of water) and fiber (fruits, vegetables, whole grain rice o pasta, can also add a fiber supplement- eg benefiber, cetrucil).
Summary:
(1)needs X-ray of her back and ultrasound of her stomach/abdomen
(2)laxatives should not be used continuously for a long period.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician
It would be best NOT to use a laxative daily for this length of time, it stops the bowel/intestines from working properly on their own. Using too many laxatives can actually cause constipation in the long run.
She should have an ultrasound to take a look at her stomach and an X-ray of the back even if there is no back pain.
The nerves in the back help control the bowel. Instead of using medication daily that may cause problems, if constipation is the problem then she should have increased fluids (need to drink a lot of water) and fiber (fruits, vegetables, whole grain rice o pasta, can also add a fiber supplement- eg benefiber, cetrucil).
Summary:
(1)needs X-ray of her back and ultrasound of her stomach/abdomen
(2)laxatives should not be used continuously for a long period.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician
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