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2 year old: bm trouble/pain
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2 year old: bm trouble/pain
by Julie Walsh, Jan 16, 2002 12:00AM
My friends son recently had very hard stools which caused him alot of pain and difficulty. The doctor put him on a stool softener. It seems to have helped to a certain extent (he doesn't have to strain to get it out as much) but he is still is alot of pain when he goes. it can take 10-20 min for a bm all the while he is crying and moaning, and trembling all over - even with the softer stool. Sometimes, though, it does seem easier for him, less painful. Last week the doc switched softeners, but the next appt isn't for 2 months, with the instructions that 'that's all that can be done right now'. I am concerned that this is too long for a follow up, that something may get missed, but mostly that because of the pain and difficulty, he'll start 'withholding' and create a blockage or something. I should mention related medical items: at 2 weeks he was hospitalized with seizures due to calcium levels dropping, treated and released. His family members have allergies - anaphylactic reactions to peanuts, or bananas, etc. And he begins with a speech therapist soon because he won't speak (just grunting, yet hearing test was OK).
One thing that often helps constipated babies and toddlers is adding "pro-biotics" to their diet. These are beneficial bacteria. Adults usually use ACIDIOPHILUS, while babies and children usually are given BIFIDO-BACTERIA ("BIFIDUS").
In a good health food store, look for the refrigerated section, where they keep the "pro-biotics". Find some powdered BIFIDUS formula that is MILK-FREE, AND GLUTEN FREE. The bottle should contain only the BIFIDUS, and some RICE SOLIDS, which are "gluten-free".
Follow the directions for a child his age, and mix the powder with some good quality water (preferably without chlorine or fluoride).
The BIFIDUS mixed with water, usually will cure simple constipation, that was due to an imbalance of large intestinal "flora" (where the good bacteria were killed off by antibiotics or other medications, or by illness).
Has this child been seen yet by a PEDIATRIC NEUROLOGIST, and a PEDIATRIC ENDOCRINOLOGIST (ductless glands doc) and a PEDIATRIC GASTRO-ENTEROLOGIST?
What caused the drop in calcium that led to the seizures?
With a "history" of seizures, I would not give this child any more vaccinations, because many children have had seizures due to bad side effects of vaccinations. Sick children should never be given vaccinations, according to even the proponents of vaccinations.
I hope the child feels better and gets better soon!
Sincerely, Concerned lady
http://cantbreathesuspectvcd.com
P.S. I suggest that you also post your question on the General Practitioner forum also, where an actual MD answers questions!
One thing that often helps constipated babies and toddlers is adding "pro-biotics" to their diet. These are beneficial bacteria. Adults usually use ACIDIOPHILUS, while babies and children usually are given BIFIDO-BACTERIA ("BIFIDUS").
In a good health food store, look for the refrigerated section, where they keep the "pro-biotics". Find some powdered BIFIDUS formula that is MILK-FREE, AND GLUTEN FREE. The bottle should contain only the BIFIDUS, and some RICE SOLIDS, which are "gluten-free".
Follow the directions for a child his age, and mix the powder with some good quality water (preferably without chlorine or fluoride).
The BIFIDUS mixed with water, usually will cure simple constipation, that was due to an imbalance of large intestinal "flora" (where the good bacteria were killed off by antibiotics or other medications, or by illness).
Has this child been seen yet by a PEDIATRIC NEUROLOGIST, and a PEDIATRIC ENDOCRINOLOGIST (ductless glands doc) and a PEDIATRIC GASTRO-ENTEROLOGIST?
What caused the drop in calcium that led to the seizures?
With a "history" of seizures, I would not give this child any more vaccinations, because many children have had seizures due to bad side effects of vaccinations. Sick children should never be given vaccinations, according to even the proponents of vaccinations.
I hope the child feels better and gets better soon!
Sincerely, Concerned lady
http://cantbreathesuspectvcd.com
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P.S. I suggest that you also post your question on the General Practitioner forum also, where an actual MD answers questions!
One thing that often helps constipated babies and toddlers is adding "pro-biotics" to their diet. These are beneficial bacteria. Adults usually use ACIDIOPHILUS, while babies and children usually are given BIFIDO-BACTERIA ("BIFIDUS").
In a good health food store, look for the refrigerated section, where they keep the "pro-biotics". Find some powdered BIFIDUS formula that is MILK-FREE, AND GLUTEN FREE. The bottle should contain only the BIFIDUS, and some RICE SOLIDS, which are "gluten-free".
Follow the directions for a child his age, and mix the powder with some good quality water (preferably without chlorine or fluoride).
The BIFIDUS mixed with water, usually will cure simple constipation, that was due to an imbalance of large intestinal "flora" (where the good bacteria were killed off by antibiotics or other medications, or by illness).
Has this child been seen yet by a PEDIATRIC NEUROLOGIST, and a PEDIATRIC ENDOCRINOLOGIST (ductless glands doc) and a PEDIATRIC GASTRO-ENTEROLOGIST?
What caused the drop in calcium that led to the seizures?
With a "history" of seizures, I would not give this child any more vaccinations, because many children have had seizures due to bad side effects of vaccinations. Sick children should never be given vaccinations, according to even the proponents of vaccinations.
I hope the child feels better and gets better soon!
Sincerely, Concerned lady
http://cantbreathesuspectvcd.com
***@****
P.S. I suggest that you also post your question on the General Practitioner forum also, where an actual MD answers questions!
One thing that often helps constipated babies and toddlers is adding "pro-biotics" to their diet. These are beneficial bacteria. Adults usually use ACIDIOPHILUS, while babies and children usually are given BIFIDO-BACTERIA ("BIFIDUS").
In a good health food store, look for the refrigerated section, where they keep the "pro-biotics". Find some powdered BIFIDUS formula that is MILK-FREE, AND GLUTEN FREE. The bottle should contain only the BIFIDUS, and some RICE SOLIDS, which are "gluten-free".
Follow the directions for a child his age, and mix the powder with some good quality water (preferably without chlorine or fluoride).
The BIFIDUS mixed with water, usually will cure simple constipation, that was due to an imbalance of large intestinal "flora" (where the good bacteria were killed off by antibiotics or other medications, or by illness).
Has this child been seen yet by a PEDIATRIC NEUROLOGIST, and a PEDIATRIC ENDOCRINOLOGIST (ductless glands doc) and a PEDIATRIC GASTRO-ENTEROLOGIST?
What caused the drop in calcium that led to the seizures?
With a "history" of seizures, I would not give this child any more vaccinations, because many children have had seizures due to bad side effects of vaccinations. Sick children should never be given vaccinations, according to even the proponents of vaccinations.
I hope the child feels better and gets better soon!
Sincerely, Concerned lady
http://cantbreathesuspectvcd.com
***@****
P.S. I suggest that you also post your question on the General Practitioner forum also, where an actual MD answers questions!
One thing that often helps constipated babies and toddlers is adding "pro-biotics" to their diet. These are beneficial bacteria. Adults usually use ACIDIOPHILUS, while babies and children usually are given BIFIDO-BACTERIA ("BIFIDUS").
In a good health food store, look for the refrigerated section, where they keep the "pro-biotics". Find some powdered BIFIDUS formula that is MILK-FREE, AND GLUTEN FREE. The bottle should contain only the BIFIDUS, and some RICE SOLIDS, which are "gluten-free".
Follow the directions for a child his age, and mix the powder with some good quality water (preferably without chlorine or fluoride).
The BIFIDUS mixed with water, usually will cure simple constipation, that was due to an imbalance of large intestinal "flora" (where the good bacteria were killed off by antibiotics or other medications, or by illness).
Has this child been seen yet by a PEDIATRIC NEUROLOGIST, and a PEDIATRIC ENDOCRINOLOGIST (ductless glands doc) and a PEDIATRIC GASTRO-ENTEROLOGIST?
What caused the drop in calcium