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What Could Be Causing Constipation?

My four year old daughter has been having dark brown stool that is dry, somewhat sticky and flaky. The consistency is a lot like dry mud. It sticks to her bottom, so I have to wipe her and as I do, it falls off in dry flakes. She has been also dealing with constipation since about October of 2013. I ve visited doctors multiple times, they gave her an enema (which did nothing at all), and about four x-rays-- but I have yet to receive any answers. I ve given her MiraLax and cut constipating food out of her diet, I ve also increased her water intake. I just don t know what it could be. I am desperate for answers. Thanks!
Fri, 25 Jan 2019
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Hello,

The symptoms of your daughter seem to be related to constipation.

I recommend giving her over the counter laxative option like Miralax.

I also recommend giving her liquids and fiber-rich diet.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi,
General & Family Physician
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What Could Be Causing Constipation?

Hello, The symptoms of your daughter seem to be related to constipation. I recommend giving her over the counter laxative option like Miralax. I also recommend giving her liquids and fiber-rich diet. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician