Adult Child: Miralax
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Refusal to Use Potty
Asked by Z.B. from Washington DC
on June 4, 2010
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My three year old refuses to potty train. We tried several weeks ago, he understands what the potty is for, he used it to pee at least once a day (we had to prompt hi...
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- i agree with the last 2 posts and not forcing it. it will only make you both crazy. i have a 5 year old who i thought would never use the pot and one day he decided ...
- I see that you are in Ashburn. You should check out www.parentingplaygroups.com. They are located in Alexandria and Falls Church. Dr. Rene Hackney is AWESOME! I we...
- First I would start feeding him prunes and raisins that will help with the constipation. If he doesn't eat them do chocolate covered prunes. Don't tell him if he is p...
Son "Holding It"
Asked by A.H. from Minneapolis
on July 23, 2010
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My 21 month old son hates to poop. He hates it so much, in fact, that he will hold it until it's impossible to hold it anymore, sometimes up to 2 days. When he final...
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- Don't ask, tell. You know he needs to go, so take him to the bathroom. One thing I have learnd with my kids over the last 18 year is, don't ask them any questions wh...
- This is a condition called encopresis. If you look it up online, you'll get a lot more information about it. Our son has had it off and on for years. The key thing ...
- -Keep telling him that the reason why his poop is hard and hurt is because he is holding in. If he try to poop more often will be softer and easy. -Buy him the book "...
2 Year Old Having Problems with Bowel Movements (Diapers)
Asked by J.R. from Phoenix
on January 7, 2010
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I have a 2 year old too that screams and cries when a bowel movement is in the horizon - he refuses to go until he gets so impacted that he has no choice. He gets extr...
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- Fiber choice wafers, taste like candy. Have him eat popcorn everyday. Probiotics, like flora add to his drink, it is tasteless. I would do these things first. Be c...
- My 8 month old has had constipation issues since birth and now her 3 year old sister is too. We are using Miralax it is safe and over the counter. We were told to by...
- He might have had a bowel movement that hurt at one time and now he's afraid to go. My son used to hold it when he was potty training, which used to scare me too. In...
6 Year Old Who "Leaks" in His Pants and Doesn't Seem Aware of It
Asked by L.K. from St. Louis
on May 24, 2008
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My 6 year old son, ever since he potty trained has frequently leaked in his pants and doesn't seem aware of it. We have him change clothes and this doesn't seem to bo...
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- Hi, L.. Have you checked with the doctor about this problem? I have a little girl in my care who does this. She is almost 5, and her doctor recommended having her p...
- if he honestly doesn't know he's doing it i would have his pediatrician check for a UTI (urinary tract infection) and maybe do some tests just to make sure everything ...
- You didn't mention if it's urine that leaks, or stool. I have a friend whose 6 year old would leak stool and not know it. She eventually took him to the pediatrician...
Six Year Old with Constant Stomach Pains. Any Suggestions?????
Asked by M.H. from Pine Bluff
on November 3, 2009
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My six year old has been complaining of stomach aches for the past 2 months. She usually wakes up with one and it comes and goes throughout the day. There are times wh...
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- You've already had many suggestions. I agree it could be anxiety if she has just started school or is in a new class. Have you talked to her teachers? My daughter h...
- I was diagnosed with IBS when I was about 8 years old. It is very common with type A personalities. I am 27 now and still have "stomach aches" when I am under stress o...
- Have you tried a gluten free diet?..along with the milk free? Gluten is in everything these days and I think damaging all of us. Also, preservatives, colors, high fruc...
Pain While Having Bowel Movement
Asked by A.N. from New York
on January 7, 2009
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Hi Moms! My son is 11 months old and is a tough and tumble little guy. Every time he has a bowel movement, he cries as if it's painful for him. His diet is well balan...
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- My daughter had this for many years. At its worst she would be screaming with pain, up until age 13. Thankfully we found a probiotic that actually works and that sol...
- Hi A., My nephew had the same problem. He probably needs more fiber in his diet or try using Benefiber. Thanks, C.
- It's a good idea to take him to get a second and even third opinion. When ever you have that gut feeling is telling you something might be wrong and you are not satisf...
Need Help with Potty Training
Asked by J.C. from Cleveland
on March 12, 2008
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I have a 3 year old son who is perfectly "pee" potty trained. He wears big boy underwear all day and night and does not have accidents. However, he refuses to poop i...
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- We had the same problem with our second son. I can tell you from experience that taking toys (things) away from him will not work. You just need to keep a positive at...
- I don't think punishing him is going to help in this situation, maybe if he had been poop trained but was just being lazy it would. In this situation you can try to "...
- Does he sit or stand to pee? I'm sure you've probably already tried this, but it worked for us after my son had a surgery down there and was afraid of the evil toilet...
11 Mth Son - Cycle of Congestion/ear Infections, Has Reflux, Doesn't Sleep Well
Asked by S.V. from Dallas
on March 13, 2008
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Hi everyone,
I have a 11 month old son with a combination of issues. Most recently, he has been sick on and off with congestion and ear infections, accompanied by...
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- My 12 yr old daughter has a history of digestive problems, ear infections, congestion and repiratory related illnesses. These problems started from birth. She never sl...
- I don't have any particular advise, except that if you are unhappy with your current doctor's advice, please seek a second opinion before this goes any further or your...
- I would suggest taking him to an ENT (ear, nose, throat) doctor. They may suggest tubes in his ears. I had similar situation with my daughter except the reflux was n...
