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Colitis (Expert Forum)
Having trouble giving 3yr old son enemas for colitis
Answered by
Ratnakar Kini, MD - Gastroenterology, Pediatrics, acid reflux, gerd, colitis
Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist
India
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Having trouble giving 3yr old son enemas for colitis
by roniesk, Aug 26, 2008 01:52PM
My 3 1/2 yr old son was recently diagnosed with Colitis, proctitis to be exact. It has been 5 days now giving him an enema before bed and each day its getting harder and harder. He is nervous all day asking me if he has to get the medicine again and I feel like I am hurting my child instead of helping him. Any suggestions? I'm not sure for how long more I can go on giving this to him. I feel that I should stop and just continue the oral medicine. The blood and mucus and stomach pains have gone away.
Doctor's Answer
by Ratnakar Kini, MD, Sep 01, 2008 02:19PM
, Sep 01, 2008 02:19PM
Hi,
If the symptoms have subsided you may switch to oral medications with your doctor's consent.
Both oral and topical medications are effective though topical is better.
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The information provided is for patients’ education only and is not a medical advice. Always consult your personal physician for complete evaluation of your health problem.
- Ratnakar Kini M.D
If the symptoms have subsided you may switch to oral medications with your doctor's consent.
Both oral and topical medications are effective though topical is better.
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The information provided is for patients’ education only and is not a medical advice. Always consult your personal physician for complete evaluation of your health problem.
- Ratnakar Kini M.D
