constipation

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I give the All Bran concoction all at once. I now give it to him first

thing in the morning because he takes Razadyne which must be taken with food. T

There were times when I gave it to him for a between meal snack

or at bedtime. I don't think it matters. I also at one time tried

spreading it out but I didn't really see any advantage to that. Hope it

works

for you.

Arlene

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Hello all,

I have seen a 4 yr old child with chronic constipation for 2 yrs with bowl

movements now every 2-3 days and only after Sodium Picosulphite and glycerine

suppositories use. Received enema in hospital after 14 days without bowl

movement. In March school raised concerns that the child was 'not right. The GP

prescribed Mebendazol for worms and Terminafide hydrochloride for thrush.Mid

April the child developed bruises and was hospitalised for a wk:low platelet

count (12) and Immune thrombocytopenia diagnosed. A bone marrow test was normal

but found to be low in iron and vit D. Liquid iron and Colecalciferol was

prescribed.

The child is in nappies as she dislikes a potty or toilet. She drinks or eats

little and does not seem to have regular meals.

The child was breastfed for 6 month with formula milk from birth until 1 yr,

then cow's milk until 2 wks ago when homeopath advised to cut out dairy from her

diet, which has not been consistently implemented.

On abdominal examination I found a hard elongated mass in the RLQ and a smaller

round on above pubis.

I gave her Manna Fig syrup with tincture of Rumex, Tarax rad and Vib op,

aromatic water of Anisum and Chionantus (for platelets). Also Slippery elm

powder on food or with honey. Dietary advice also given and encouraged potty

use.

Compliance is going to be a problem. I have considered ice cubes of frozen

herbal extracts, child dislikes jellies.

I would be most grateful for any suggestions as regards to compliance, also

herbs for constipation and to increase platelets. Has anybody come across these

drugs and could there be a connection between any of the symptoms and drug

side-effects or could there be an obstruction requiring urgent referral for an

ultrasound or Xrays (have never been don so far).I am a bit lost wha5t the

treatment strategy should be. Immediate BM is the parent's most urgent concern.

Thanks in advance

Elsa