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Child Behavior (Expert Forum)
2 year old holding bowel
Answered by
Kevin Kennedy, Ph.D. - Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, Family Therapy, Crisis Intervention
Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates
This forum is for questions and support regarding child behavior issues such: Child Discipline (behavior management), Normal Child Development, Parent-Child Communications, Social Development
2 year old holding bowel
by Anja, Mar 22, 2002 12:00AM
Our 2 year old son has been holding his bowel on and off for the past year. At the suggestion of our pediatrician we initially tried to give him foods high in fiber which losened his bowel to the point where he could not hold it. However after a couple weeks he was able to hold it again and we had only occasional success with the high fiber diet. About 3 months ago our pediatrician started him on Diocto and we saw a similar pattern as we had with the natural approach. A referral to a pediatric gastroentologist confirmed that there are no physical problems and that the holding is rather behavioral. Again our son was put on another medication Enulose ( stoolsoftener) and again we saw initial success. His holding problem got definitely worse when he started daycare about 5 months ago, but nevertheless had been a problem prior to that.
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Kennedy, Ph.D., Mar 23, 2002 12:00AM
, Mar 23, 2002 12:00AM
At your son's young age, you are following the correct course - i.e., employing a combination of diet adjustments and medically prescribed treatments to keep the stools soft, avoid constipation and encourage bowel movements. You've had your son evaluated by pediatric gastroenterology, which was also a sensible intervention. You are receiving sound medical guidance and I'd stay on the same course.
She won't drink juice of any kind. The only things she will drink are water and milk. Thats it. Any comments would be appreciated... will she just grow out of it or should she see a gastroenterologist ?