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Constipation and diarrhea

  Q: My 2-1/2 year old has had mild diarrhea for the past week. On a couple of days last week he had one to two diapers full, then he would be fine for a day, then a day with one bad diaper, etc. Yesterday he had two diapers full again. He has no temperature and is acting as happy and active as ever. I can't think of any dietary changes we've made. What should we do? Or is it 'normal'? - Seattle

A: Diarrhea is almost always due to viral causes. It's not unusual for it to last one to two weeks after it starts. These days, we're not recommending any major changes in diet, except for maybe avoiding greasy foods. Any food he's interested in should be OK. If it lasts longer than two weeks or so, or he seems sicker, he should get checked.

Q: My fiancé's 4-year-old daughter has constipation resulting in withholding her bowel movements and soiling her underwear while playing. During the three months she was predominantly in our care we would give her 1-2 teaspoons of Milk of Magnesia a day (as needed), but eventually we no longer had to. Changes in her diet (increased water and fiber consumption) resolved the constipation. Now that she is back in her maternal grandparents care, she is "pooping her pants" again. They refuse to use Milk of Magnesia and even frown on increased water. The child says she is afraid of getting in trouble and is evidently withholding her bowel movements again. Our suggestions have been rebuked. Please advise us on the proper solution for childhood constipation. Hopefully, the information provided by the pediatricians with the Washington State Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics will provide an agreeable resolution for all family members and for his daughter. - Kent

A: The fact that the Milk of Magnesia worked to solve the problem is important. Kids who soil are most often constipated and treating the constipation is of primary importance. There are lots of stool softeners, and Milk of Magnesia is commonly used and safe. More fluids, increased fiber in the diet are important, as well as establishing a regular time to sit on the toilet. Some experts recommend sitting for 10 minutes after every meal to try to go. Talk to the child's doctor, too. It's a long-term problem that will need ongoing attention.

Q: My 26 month-old son is frequently constipated. Although we make sure he eats plenty of fibrous foods (he loves salad!) and drinks lots of fluid (mostly water/apple juice mixed and milk), he continues to have this problem. I think that because it is painful to have a BM after three to five hours, he is afraid to go and so it becomes an endless cycle. We have tried giving him "Little Tummies," a natural laxative; it doesn't always do the trick. Also, the bottle says not to continue use after seven days, and this issue has been going on for months. Is there another remedy or a prescription we should know about? I want to resolve this issue before we start potty training! - Seattle

A: First of all, make sure you are dealing with constipation. More important than how frequent your child has a bowel movement is what the stool looks like. If it is hard, then he has constipation. If it is soft, he probably does not (although there are exceptions to this). It sounds like he is getting a good diet. One other thing I would try is prune juice. Some kids don't like the taste, so mix it with 7-Up or Dr. Pepper, but try to have at least 1 cup of prune juice a day. If that doesn't work, there are many prescriptions he could try for which he would need to see his pediatrician.

Answers provided by pediatricians affiliated with the Washington state chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics during the Feb. 2, 2005, pediatric hotline. Answers are for information purposes only and aren't intended to supplant the physician-patient relationship or a professional medical examination. You should talk with your doctor if you have questions or concerns about your health or the health of a child.