I have had severe constipation my whole life. Ive been checked for just about every disorder/syndrome my doctor can think of and still, no results. My parents have said they noticed it more when i was about 6 also. Im 17 now and am always in constant pain. I can't have a bowel movement without strong laxitives. Please dont believe your doctor when they say its normal, my parents believed that too and now i am suffering for it. I cant do anything. I'm still trying to figure out what it is and if i figure it out i will let you know. If you have any questions for me please email me at ***@****. Im sorry your daughter is going through this.
you may want to keep in mind when your daughter goes for her thyroid test-Japan is a land of seaweed,sea urchin,fish,shrimp,clams,crabs,octopus,iodine is everywhere,it seeps into the soil where vegetables are grown,it is in the air they breathe and the water they drink,so hypothryroidism should be rare .
Yes, he is doing much better. I found out he had giardia because he was refluxing again and putting his hands in his mouth because it hurt. I guess the tiredness was going along with it because once she started him on previcid, he was fine. At least his dr wanted to run every test in the book before she would say that's all it was. But she has moved back to the states, so I can't take my daghter to see her!!My daughter has had this problem her whole life, but the dr's in NC always told me it was normal and so I never thought anything of it until now all these problems that have come with it. I tell you, I am ready to go back to the states because so much has happened here. I am having my own health problems! Guess it's just a coincedence that it's happened while we are here, but I have had all I can take! I am just hoping my other daughter stays healthy:) She has seasonal allergies that have been worse being here, but is fine with her medicine!
are you in Japan,are you the lady with a little boy who just wants to grab a blanket and go to sleep in the daytime??
I also suggest she get her thyroid checked.TAKE HER TO A DIFFERENT DOCTOR! Other things to look for are cold hands and feet, dry skin and sores,vomiting, nausea, low body temperature, constant complaining about muscle aches and pains. Please see my earlier thread GET YOUR THYROID CHECKED.
Her thyroid has never been checked. She has never had blood taken for anything. The dr here tells me this is normal and once this all gets out and keep her on miralax for a yr and she will be fine. She is a healthy eater and the dr even agrees it's not her diet. But she's being seen by a general dr and not a GI of any sort because the dr says this is normal. I voiced my concern, but guess it didn't matter.
a person who suffers from underactive thyroid is often constipated.Have you checked her thyroid??
There can be several cause for the chronic constipation - including Hirschprung's disease, lead poisoning, milk intolerance, and thyroid disorders.
Further testing can include blood tests looking at the metabolic panel, thyroid disease, calcium, and lead levels. More tests like colonic transit studies and anorectal manometry can be considered to evaluate for any motility disorders as well as Hirschprung's disease.
You can consider a referral to a pediatric GI physician to discuss these options.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
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