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3 Year Old Constipation
Asked by M.H. from Sarasota
on July 24, 2008
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My son is 3 and is incredibly constipated right now. He has managed to get some small pieces out, but he needs some help! I am well aware of the diet needs and what ...
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- Have you tried prunes , or prune juice? Try orange juice, or apple juice. Any juice made from natural fruits or vegetables should help. You must keep him hydrated or h...
- 100% juice works well for my toddler. She doesn't normally drink juice (and it is very diluted when she does) so 2-4 ounces is usually plenty to get her to go. You can...
- Once in awhile when my 2yr old gets constipated I really push fruit or 100% juice. She likes the cherry flavor Juicy Juice. Also another fresh fruit that really seems ...
Would You Call the Doctor?
Asked by E.C. from St. Louis
on August 16, 2009
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My 2 1/2 year old has had very dark green almost black at times stool at every bowel movement for the last 4 days. There have been no changes to his diet and he is no...
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- Is the "texture" of the stool the same?? If it looks like coffee grounds in any way...that warrants a call to the doctor since it could indicate blood in his stools. G...
- I agree with the Grape Juice comment, my kids would have green stools with the purple drinks. Then call your doctors office or if you have an ask a nurse option wit...
- Hi E.! Has your son had regular bowel movements since posting? It could be iron reserves (little ones tend to collect iron in the liver, then release when they have ...
Blood in My 4 Month Old's Stool
Asked by A.M. from Los Angeles
on July 31, 2008
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Just starting today I have noticed blood in my baby's stool. He is still 100% breastfed. I am taking an antibiotic now for mastitus (sp?) - Keflex but it is supposed t...
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- My son had fresh blood in his stool starting around 3 months and was diagnosed with allergic proctitis. Through my own dietary changes, the best we could come up with...
- I'm not sure about your son but to help avoid taking any medication ,put cabbage leaves in your braw for the mastitis.I know it sounds crazy but it works!Good luck!
- I read through the posts- most of the moms had the same thing that happened with me and my daughter as well...inability to break down the protein in dairy, soy and bee...
2 Year Old Prescribed Glycolax/miralax
Asked by K.S. from Harrisburg
on January 22, 2007
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Has anyone given their child a prescription (miralax/glycolax) for constipation? My daughter has been holding back her stool and is having very painful BM's. The Doc...
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- I give my kids Raisin Bran cereal and it really helps them. I also give them oatmeal a couple times a week. My girls will actually ask for the Raisin Bran when they ar...
- My 5 yr old daughter was put on miralax when she was 2. The only problem was she would never take it,even to this day she has severe constipation where she will sit on...
- I used to babysit for a friend. Her daughter is the same way. The miralax was a god send. Without it, her daughter would hold it in until she made herself sick. I ...
Constipation with 2 Year Old Daughter
Asked by M.S. from St. Cloud
on April 18, 2008
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My youngest daughter is almost 2 1/2. She has been potty training for almost 2 months. She is doing great. However, the last few weeks, she has been having hard stool,...
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- Blueberries are very high in fiber and as well as pears. My daughter always gets either blueberries,blackberries,rasberries,strawberries,and or pears at breakfast. Tha...
- I'm so sorry this is happening! Constipation can be very frustrating. I would try giving her fresh pears, upping water intake and taking a fish oil capsule such as ...
- if she'd eat oatmeal or drink orange juice that usually gets our son going. our pediatrician also recommended giving him a spoonful of benefiber in milk/juice/food da...
Help Throwing up and Loose Stool
Asked by S.C. from Detroit
on November 3, 2008
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Any suggestions how to help my boys feel better fast? ONE HAS BEEN THROWING UP AND LOOSE STOOL AND THE OTHER (6 months) now has a little bit of loose stool. I know ...
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- S., I agree about the acidopholis (probiotics are great!) One thing we would do and it really does help if you can get them to eat it, is peel and core an apple, ...
- I was going to say the same thing as Sharon. :) A. H
- No good advice, just wanted to say, I feel for you. I know how terrible it is when your kids are sick. Hang in there.
White Colored Bowel Movements
Asked by J.G. from Portland
on July 25, 2008
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My 5 year old daughter recently had a bout of throwing up and diarrhea. When she had a normal bowel movement yesterday she had forgotten to flush. When I went in the ...
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- My daughter recently had this same problem. Got the flu wouldn't eat for almost 2 weeks and constant white poop. Doctor ran all these tests and they all came back fi...
- I did not read the responses, am at work and don't have time. My husbans boss recently had what he called "blonde" poop. It turned out he had contracted Hepatitis. He'...
- I don't wan tto scare you. but I think that you need to go have he cheeked by a doctor. My sisters daughter has a disorder that can show up in mych the same way. PLEAS...
Need a Pediatric Allergist in Austin Area & Gluten/ Casein/ Egg Free Diet Help
Asked by S.P. from Austin
on August 7, 2009
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Hi There!
I just had my children tested for food allergies through an Elisa Blood Test (done through Alletess labs).
They came back IgE allergic to Cows Milk and...
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- Hi S P I totally understand what you are going through. I have food allergies and eat a good diet. But I was eating eggs, dairy, and wheat every day.Over time, I deve...
- Dr. Kayser http://www.speciallyforchildren.com/specialties/allergyasthmaimmunology.asp Super nice, professional, and never a long wait in the office. I think she ...
- I agree with the person who suggested Dr. Kayser. However, I am not sure she takes new patients or patients that haven't been referred from their primary doctor. We ...
My Little Guy Wont Poop!
Asked by K.F. from Seattle
on April 1, 2007
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My son is a little over 3 1/2 months old. He is a happy boy and appears healthy but he hasnt had frequent bowel movements for over a month. He started out pooping roun...
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- Constipation has a lot more to do with the consistancy of the poop than the frequency. Breast fed babies poop much less for a while once they reach a certain age becau...
- Contact the Encopresis Center in Edmonds, Washington. I don't know where you live so I don't know if this is feasible for you. My daughter had the same problem. The...
- I had this problem but my doctor said it was nothing to worry about unless she went longer than several weeks or seemed uncomfortable/in pain. Breast milk it very pure...
Bewilldered Mom with 4 Month Old Son and Chronic Coughing
Asked by J.P. from Chicago
on December 1, 2006
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I need some help figuring out this chronic cought my 4 month old son has. One peditrican said it is just a cold from daycare. Another one said, because I questioned it...
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- My dd has food allergies. For the previous posters, coughing can be associated with food allergies. FYI also, lactose issues are an intollerance, not an allergy. I...
- Hi! My friend's baby has reflux and has a constant cough with lots of spitting up. She always tries to figure out if it is a cold or just her relfux cough. The coug...
- I also agree - reflux is a likely cause. My friend's daughter had a good experience on Zantac as a young infant and has now been off the medication for a year (she's ...
