my daughter has had probs with constipation and had a barium enema but cant pass the barium is it dangerous?

Question

shes had 4 enemas and no luck

Answer 1

Some people experience constipation after a barium enema. Do not give her another enema without talking to your doctor . Call your doctor first thing in the morning and he will prescribe the right solution for your daughter. BTW, this is common with those who have constipation to start with and also common after a barium enema. You just don't want to let it continue so call the doctor first thing in the morning.

Answer 2

blockage of this sort is dangerous.

The bowel has to empty or the contents become packed tight and can cause the bowel to tear.

I know because my wife is a nurse and took care of a women who had that problem.

Please call the ask a nurse phone number and ask them what to do, I don't think there is a fee and if so it should be less that for a doctor. I suspect they will tell you to get your daughter to a facility so don't be surprised.

You didn't mention how long since her last bowel movement but with that many enemas something is very wrong.

Answer 3

It could be very dangerous, take her to a doctor as soon as possible, better to be safe than sorry, it could be something mild or very serious. She might have locked bowel and only a doctor can correct that.

Answer 4

If that were true she'd be in surgery at this very instant. She has irritable bowel syndrome.

Answer 5

i agree take her to the doctor, follow their diet and give her a teaspoon of mineral oil a day..

Answer 6

how old is she? she might b having large bowel obstruction or an ileus.. wat does her Xray reports say? if she's a newborn then she might be having hirshprung's.. do get further consultation..

Answer 7

ASK HER DR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!