She goes every 3-4 days, she takes a very long time, and she screams! I think that the stool looks quite normal, it does not appear to be hard, there is no blood, and sometimes it is soft...she cries all the same. so far I have eliminated heavy starchy foods from her diet, if i have to give her I crush it, I give her lots of fruit , juice, milk, veggies, water and porridge, very few snacks or sweet, she takes a daily dose of multi vitamins...DR. recomended- and cod liver oil which we only just started to give to her also on Dr.'s recomendation ....the only constant thing she has had from six months to present is cows milk and porridge made from cornmeal, or wheat.
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Give her prunes and juice that has prune juice, or apple juice.  Also do not make an issue over her going potty, you can actually give her psychological problems and there are certain complexs in psychology that I can not rememeber the name of, off hand.  I think she may have a bowel stricture.  Have you had this checked?  By the way take her to another doctor for another evaluation also.  Maybe go to 3 doctors.  You can also buy infant glycerine suppositories, or give her metamucil with lots of water, they have orange flavored.  I am a nurse and have a psychology major also
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I'm assuming her doctor doesn't think it is a major problem since she or he told her to take gas-x. Some great things that help me with general tummy troubles are yogurt (not the diet kind), mint tea and camomile tea. She should also start keeping a journal of what she eats and see if there is a problem with certain foods. If it is just painful gas (and nothing else) there are some foods she should stay away from:\nhttp://www.webmd.com/hw/health_guide_atoz/tm6319.asp\nhttp://www.swedish.org/19979.cfm\n\nEdit: You mentioned that it hurts "when she eats". Does the pain start when she is eating or after? If after, how long? She needs to pinpoint the time it starts.
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Your daughtar's weight falls within normal range for her age.  It sounds like she's heading toward an eating disorder, so please get her help now.  Watch her environment and even the comments you make about your own weight.  Little girls believe everything their mother say and more often than not mold try to emulate this behavior.\n\nThis is also a good time to teach her about nutrition and healthy eating. To let her know that food is there to nourish us.  That it's not our enemy, nor our security blanket when things go wrong.  Let her know that she's fine as she is and gently encourage her to eat well and exersice.  Not to loose weight, but to stay healthy.
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According to nutrition experts (and some docs) you should go at least 3 times a day, as many times as you eat actually. Garbage in/garbage out. I would go to another doctor to get a second opinion, and a laxative or stool softener.  You should not be in pain when you have a bowel movement, and I don't believe it's normal to go once every two weeks.  Please go to another doctor to get help and answers.
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c-diff is serious and I am not sure how a person has this for 7 months and is still living.  If this is the true diagnosis then the intestines would be pretty well inflamed, to say the least.  \n\nAre you a nursing student looking for help with a care plan?
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As far as the medicine goes, I would just let her drink a lot of juice, that usually loosens the stools.  Praise her for going potty in the toilet.  Make up a chart with a pic of a potty with like 5 boxes next to it.  When ever she goes potty in the toilet let her put a sticker in 1 of the boxes.  And when she gets all 5 boxes filled, let her pick out a prize.  You can buy dollar store prizes and put them in a box so she can see what she is 'working' for, or you can take her to the park or get icecream.  Whenever she doesn't use the toilet, put an 'x' thru 1 of her stickers and remind her what a big girl she will be when she goes potty and let her know when ever she gets a sticker she only needs __ more to get a prize!!  That should keep her motivated and focus on the positive outcome of being a 'big' girl.
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Yeah, as others said. It's most probably "jaundice" \n\nSomeone has explained what jaundice is, previously. So yeah, i wont repeat.\n\nIt could be a sign of some form of liver problem or it could be benign. It's best to go to see the doctor about that if she is worried. Otherwise, wait for a few days and consult a doctor if it gets worse. \n\nAnd i hope she gets well soon. =)
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I am nursing major and with what I have studied I would be worried, she may need to see a doctor. It could be stress related, and at that age as well, girls are going through many hormonal changes, or worse it could be intestinal, that could need medical attention quickly. So she really needs to seek medical attention.
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She should get checked for helicobactor pylori. It is a very common problem. She may also have mild food allergies. She should try taking one type of food out of her diet for one week and so on until she has eliminated or found the problem. I suggest starting with dairy since it is among the more common ones then breads and carbs.
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It sounds like a yeast infection...and if she has been on anti-biotics she would be susceptible to one.  You can get liquid acidophiles at your local health food store (it comes in strawberry and blueberry flavors that kids usually like).  Give her 1-2 tsp a day while on anti-biotics and for 10 days after.  A friend of mine (who is a nurse)told me this trick for my son, whom the doctor was getting ready to have tubes put in his ears for ear infections.  He hasn't had an ear infection since.  Now I always give the acidophiles during anti-biotics to my family.  The anti-biotics kill off the good bacteria with the bad and it lowers the immune system.  Using pro-biotics (such as acidophiles) helps to counter act the down-side of anti-biotics.  Also, keep her off sugar (that includes fruit) until she clears up...sugar will feed the yeast and make it worse.  I would also let the doctor know that the symptoms haven't improved and make sure that it isn't something else besides a yeast infection.
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I feel for you.  I went through the same thing with my daughter when she was 3/4 years old.  She had a few painful bowel movements and then began holding them.  We went to several docs and even had a lower GI done on her (Horrible!!).  We were looking for evidence of Herschsprungs disease (When a section of the intestines or colon dies and stool can't get past that section).  She did not have this disease so we took her to a pediatric gastroenterologist.  He put her on a medicine called Miralax.  It is a stool softener.  She was on this for about a year.  He told me that since she was holding her poo she had stretched the rectal wall muscles and did not have as much sensation to know when she needed to poo anymore.  The longest she went was nine days.  But the average was 4 to 5 and I would have to give her an enema or suppository.  I even had to deimpact her twice (doc showed me how).  This medicine helped her bowel movements become soft so they weren't painful.  Eventually she became unafraid to go to the potty and we were able to wean her off the Miralax and she has been normal for almost three years now.  If you can swing it, a pediatric gastroenterolgist was the most helpful and you try and see one.  I know it is scary and frustrating at the same time.  good luck and I hope you are able to get it solved.
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Guess u mean stools ,as in faeces or poo! Sounds like you don't only have a fast car but a fast metabolic rate ,maybe. Its most properly a dietary related thing .Stay away from hot and spicy food alcohol,citrus juices .Check out a health web site to get an appropriate diet. If it continues longer than a week ,better check it out with your doctor. Watch for sighs that your  not passing blood,if so get to your doctor tomorrow. Sorry to hear about your "ring of fire".
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Sounds like a mixture of constipation and gas.  If it's unusual for you to have gone this long without a BM then i suggest a stool softener.  \n\nJust remember though that it doesn't mean that you are constipated if you do have a BM for 2 weeks.  Not everyone has a BM everyday or even once a week.  What's a normal BM pattern for one person is not necessarily normal for you
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There are three things to consider here.\nFirst what is her diet like. Does she eat a normal amount of fruit, veg and fibre? For example at the moment maybe a portion of each a day would be a good idea.\nSecondly does she drink enough water? Water is very important in helping faecal matter pass throgh the intestines and bowel, it is basically the element which lubricates the motion. Fibre is actually making the situation worse if you are not drinking plenty of water. She should aim to drink a minimum of 8 glasses of water a day. Water is best, other fluids can help with hydration but some beverages can cause some dehydration or irritate the stomach i.e alcohol, coffee! Fruit juice helps with both of the above issues but be careful not to drink too much, you could go too far!\nThirdly, is there an underlying problem. Quite often physical factors can cause the constipation. Number one nowdays is stress and lifestyle changes. Being stressed out to the max or having to use the toilet in unfamiliar locations can cause constipation, so try to address these issues. Changes in diet or any change can cause periods of constipation consider what can be contributing to the problem and see if she can change back. Underlying pathophysiological conditions must also be considered, see the last paragraph.\nYou say your girlfriend has tried some medications, I don't know what these are but the usual method of treating the problem is to address the issues above and then try two different medications...bulking agents and laxatives. Bulking agents (e.g Ispaghula husk) help bulk up the stool helping push it through. This like fibre depends on a good intake of water. Laxatives come in different varities. Osomotic laxatives like lactulose (a sugary liquid) help draw water in to the stool lubricating it and helping it pass through the bowel. Stimulant laxatives help the intestines to physiaclly push the stool through the system. The mildest of these would be senna then she could try more potent laxatives like bisacodyl. Always start off with the mildest laxative possible and then try the next step if this has not worked after correct use for two to three days.\nMore serious conditions must be considered if the problem is ongoing. If your girlfriend has any severe pain, blood in her stools, alternating constipation and diarrhoea, weight loss or if the problem is going on for more than a few weeks I highly recommend she visits her doctor (who will be in the position to advise her)
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How weird, my mom just had this, and I had never heard about it before that. All the above is correct, but I just wanted to add that you ought to get it treated soon and change your diet around accordingly. My mom almost died from it, which is unheard of, and she ended up having a foot of intestine being taken out. Watch out! It can get pretty damn serious.
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Wow I don't know if I should tell you this... Get her on nutritional supplements as soon as possible. My sister's boy was the same way... he won't eat anything until he is ready to pass out from hunger and he is really not well behaved. He gets violent at the drop of a hat. He has no control over his anger whatsoever, he will most likely be kicked out of school this year (he is ten now) for bashing his classmate over the head with a heavy object, he has to take anti-psychotic medication just to act (somewhat) normal. He is a bright and funny kid, he just can't control himself at all. You should seek professional help, and I will keep my fingers crossed for you. Best of luck.
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A child should have a BM every day. If you feed her high fiber foods and make sure she has an adequate amount of water everyday, she will become way more regular. Avoid cheeses too. They can make her symptoms worse.\n\n\nFiber Content of Foods\nFood Amount Fiber\n(gram) \nApple 1 medium 3 \nApple juice 1 cup 0 \nApricot 3 dried 4.5 \nAsparagus 2 spears 1 \nAvocado 1/2 medium 2 \nBanana 1 medium 2.4 \nBarley, raw 40 g 5 \nBarley, cooked 1 cup, 180 g 6.5 \nBeans, Black-eyed, cooked 100 g 6.5 \nBeans. Green, cooked  1 cup 2 \nBeans, Mung, cooked 100 g 6.5 \nBeans, Soya, cooked 100 g 7.5 \nBeet Root, canned 100 g 4 \nBitter Melon 100 g 2 \nBlack Berries, fresh 100 g 5 \nBlue Berries, raw 100 g 5 \nBread- Chapati 100 g 3 \nBread- Naan 60 g 1.5 \nBread- Loaf, Black Rye 1 slice 7 \nBroccoli, raw 100 g 4 \nCabbage 40 g 2 \nCantaloupe 1 cup 1 \nCarrot, raw 70 g 2 \nCereal- All Bran 45 g 13 \nCereal- Oat Bran 22 g 3.5 \nChick Peas, dried, boiled 180 g 20.5 \nCucumber, sliced 1/2 cup <1 \nFigs, dried 75 g 10.5 \nFlour- Barley 100 g 10 \nFlour- Besan (Chickpea) 100 g 11 \nFlour- Soya, low fat 100 g 15.5 \nFlour- Wholemeal 100 g 11 \nFlour- Wheat, plain (Maida) 100 g 4 \nGrapes 1/2 cup <1 \nKiwi fruit 1 medium 5 \nGuava,  100 g 5.5 \nLemon 1 g 2.5 \nLettuce  1 cup 1 \nMango, peeled 150 g 2.5 \nNashi Pear, unpeeled 130 g 4.5 \nNuts- Almonds, raw 4 numbers 1.5 \nNuts- Cashew, raw 75 g 4.5 \nOrange 1 medium  3 \nPeach 1 medium 2 \nOnion 1 large  0.6 \nPear with skin 1 medium 4 \nPeas (cooked) 1 cup 6 \nPopcorn (air popped) 3.5 cup 4.5 \nPotato, baked with skin 1 medium 4 \nRice 1 cup 1.6 \nStrawberries 1 cup 4 \nSpinach (raw) 1 cup 1 \nSpinach (cooked) 1 cup 4 \nSunflower Seeds 1 ounce 4 \nTomato 1 medium 2 \nWhole wheat bread 1 slice 1.3