Persistant constipation - Pediatric Oncall

4th Pediatric Infectious Diseases Conference

ISSN 0973 - 0958

Childhood Ailments

Want an expert opinion? Put your query to our medical experts and get advice

Diet & Diseases

Head circuferences Calculator

Mid parental height Calculator

Body surface area Calculator

BMR Calculator

Temperature Calculator

Anion gap Calculator

	Specialist Answers
Question
I am a mother of almost 3yr old son (2yr and 8 months)I have been on my toes for almost 2 years now because of his on and off constipation problem. Actually from the 1 year of age he started having difficulty in passing stool because of its hardness. I have tried everything , suppositories, laxative, home remedies, you name it and I have tried it. Now I am so desperate as he is so scared to go to washroom and it takes like an hour for him to do it. Dr even told me to give him pediatric enema and i have tried that too but the question is for how long?? Everything and every Dr seems to take it like as if its a very mild problem and give me normal advices. I am a desperate mother seeking for help. Please help me I can't see him in pain. Now one doctor told me that he has fissure in ano and that he'll need a surgery but my other problem is he still doesn't talk so what should I do? Will the doctor wait till he'll talk and then he'll do the surgery? Please help me!!!
Answer
Persistent constipation like this requires further evaluation. One may need to rule out conditions such as Hirschprung's disease etc. He may need a Barium enema and may be even a colonoscopy with biopsy to come to the correct diagnosis. Treatment in the meantime would be laxatives, suppository or even enema. Also remember the problem has started a year back most likely at the time of toilet training and investigations may not show anything and it could all be a vicious cycle of improper toilet training and fear and constipation and leading to further constipation. Back to All Questions

"Get the Vaccine Schedule for your child."

Share Experience

Message Board

Translate this page

Pediatric oncall book store

Partner Sites

Pediatric Oncall Journal

Educational Section

Disclaimer:

The information given by www.pediatriconcall.com is provided by medical and paramedical & Health providers voluntarily for display & is meant only for informational purpose. The site does not guarantee the accuracy or authenticity of the information. Use of any information is solely at the user's own risk. The appearance of advertisement or product information in the various section in the website does not constitute an endorsement or approval by Pediatric Oncall of the quality or value of the said product or of claims made by its manufacturer.

Sitemap For Doctor

Sitemap For Parent

Sitemap For Kids