2 weeks w/o a bowel movement in a 4 yr old...?
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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.
1098569
i lost one of my twins at 13.5 weeks and my daughter was born healthy.  as long as they were in their own amniotic sacs i dont think there would be a prob.  did your dr tell you what to be concerned about?  call him and tell him your concerns.
1127197
Hi sweetie! Hope you get this taken care of. Sounds "poopy." I love you!
966824
I wish I could give you a positive view on this, but i can't. some babies are born with disorders, and you probably won't know more about what is going on until the further testing is done. my nephew had siezures when he was a newborn and he is fine now, no learning disorders or anything. So its not always life threatening. but they already detected a problem in the brain, so the baby might have a learning problem. But odds are if it was life threatening, the baby wouldn't of made it to delivery. plus in time the problem could correct itsself. babies do that. I was born with a hole in my heart,and a collapsed lung and my heart healed itsself, so did my lung..point being, it could take care of itsself. where the baby is right now is the best way to know for sure. After the doctors are done, they will let you know what to expect. babies can have silent seizures too which would explain why she stopped moving. my son had one when he was 14 months old, and it took him 6 hours to twitch a finger, his also lasted 15 minutes long not the usual 30 seconds to a minute and a half. Its scary to have to go thru what you are going thru right now, try to stay strong for everyone and hope for the best. sorry I couldn't give you the magic answer. but I figured i would share my experiences with it in hopes that it would help put your mind at ease a little. try to think positive even though at times its hard to do..
932957
Get thee to the store and buy a 'fleet' disposable enema. If that doesn't help, try a 'stool softener'. These usually take a day or two to work, but work they will. If the problem returns, or none of this works, see a doctor about a possible intestinal blockage. Good luck...............G
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Dr. is just checking to make sure that there isn't a problem, you and baby are probably fine.  There is still time to turn from breech, they often don't settle head down for another month or so. \n\nMy littlest was in the 95th percentile too- for his head size!  (ow)  He was 8lbs 15oz.  \n\nYou will get more info from the high risk perinatologist.  It's just a precaution.  5% of babies are bigger than yours, which is still thousands of kids.  You also may be further along than they think.\n\nAll the best!
791562
ok can i get some more info although i will try to answer this for you without it. Has she had a bowel movement recently before the citrate? if you say no then the hard swelling could be really bad. And she needs to be seen now. If her bowels explode it will kill a person in 48 hours....... This is nothing to play with..........If you dont believe me call your local pharmacist or hospital they will confirm.......Her large intestine could be knotted and this she needs to be seen for also. Dont wait til doctors hours take her to the er. If they are twisted or knotted and she pushes too hard it will explode.....
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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.
409104
I would go back to your surgeon immediately.  They can do an ultrasound to see if it is still in place.  I have heard that within the first 6 weeks of having surgery, if you vomit, it will slip....I would call your doctor.....
680755
You should be going at least 3x's a week. or more. This is something you should check with you Dr about. If your passing alot of gas and/or are cramping It can be something serious. I had/have this problem for many yrs and I now have IBS.(irritable bowl syndrome) It's not a pleasant thing to have. Taking bulk fiber will help. laxatives can just cause cramps and gas.
672023
YES! My sister had to have surgery at about that age as well because she wasn't gaining weight and throwing up ALOT. They found out the muscle there was too big and so it wasn't allowing her to digest right, instead it was being forced back up. She did really well and today is 15 years old with no problems what-so-ever. Good luck with your son, I'm sure things are gonna be just fine.
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My tummy ache moved from all over to just the right side, sensitive to the touch.  Get to a doctor or it could burst, I witnessed the aftermath of this and it was not pretty.  The poor kid was out of commission for 3 or so months!  The doctors will be a bit intrusive, as the only way to feel the appendix besides surgery is through your bum hole.  It is much better than having it burst, though.
524010
Is this YOUR BABY we're talking about? Please, don't put his/her health in the hands of an amateur forum. Respect his/her mind and body. You must consult a doctor for diagnosis and treatment. (I am a physician myself and this is the best advice I can possibly give you.)
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Note, if any suggested solutions from anyone puts the child in more pain, that's not obviously a temporary push, stop immediately and consult a medical professional, preferably a pediatrician, or similarly skilled practitioner.\n\nI think ghostin007 means Castor Oil, which is very different than Castrol... Yes that works, but has a foul taste. Fruit that's juicy and fresh is often the most gentle approach, aside from [warm] water. Offer water, it'll help if the child will accept it, they may not if they've only gotten milk.\n\nIf it's not a blockage and is simply due to the digestive muscles squeezing uncomfortably, some solid food, like banana, or rice cereal, can help. Obviously it should be soft enough for the child to chew without strain on them.\n\nNursing of course can help. \n\nThere are also over the counter medications that work. If you're unsure ask the pharmacist.\n\nAlso note, that if the child isn't in any discomfort and simply isn't having bowel movements, don't be concerned, some children near that age can go a week and be fine. It's because they using every last ounce of milk for growth so none is making it out... The bacteria they only get when older helps them digest, and this'll slow bowel movements considerably for a while before becoming regular again.\n\nAs long as the child is alert to its enviroment, energetic, and happy it is healthy. If not consult a professional.
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It varies. Normal is around 12-16 though. You can have it earlier (as early as 8) or as late as 18+\n\nNo sweetie, 9 isn't too soon. It's early, but still normal. It's odd, but theres not much of a feeling. Kinda constipation (when you have to poop). You'll be fine. Take an ibuprofin and call in sick to school sweetie. It's nothing to worry about ~!hug~ \n\n\nI hope you have a big sister or mother or someone to help. Have them take you out to lunch okay? you relax. hot chocolate helps. :)
625009
Intestine has collapsed. Go be with her. It is. She was there when you were young and had the sniffles. She will have quite a major surgery. GO BE WITH HER!!!!
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We just potty trained our 3 1/2 yewar old. He's our middle child. We thought he'd never be ready. Summer is a great time. first I bought him new underwear that he picked out, and after his firt morning diaper I put them on. And told him " good bye diapers " which he repaets all the time. Then we started sitting him on the toilet, ( with a training seat on it from walmart)  we have a selection of books he like sitting there by the toilet, we hand him one, and say "OK, if you make a poop go in the water , we'll wash out hands and have a popsicle ! " It took about 2 weeks of this exact method, and he poops there every time now, and sometimes just tried in hopes of a popsicle. We buy those cheep Koolaid popsicles in the long plastic tubes . Works great , we have to pick up a box every time, I think you could bribe with something sugar free if needed., Also\n( and some people may think this is cruel )  I told him to change himself one day so he could see what he has been doing in there ! my husband and I took the bathroom rug out, and stood close by with wipes at the ready, he took his diaper off and said ' OH NO I POO POO ! UCKY ! I could see then it was starting to click thus we explained why he needed to get the poop into the pot!