I have a 13 yr old boy who battles chronic constipation. Does anyone have any ideas to help clean his system out. We have tried prune juice laxatives eventually all the time he ends up staying a week in the hospital to get an ng tube and his body flushed. Please help he's tired of going into the hospital.
2006-10-06 04:57:29 · 10 answers · asked by kim12074 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
My 14 yr old daughter had the same problems until our neighbor told us about colon cleansing. It costs about $80, and it you decide on how many times you want it done. It's safe and natural, and no pills to take. I'm not sure who does it in your area, but you can call around to places that sell holistic stuff. Good luck. I know how horrible it is. Just try it once and see if you and him think it's worth continuing.
2006-10-06 05:11:09 · answer #1 · answered by Dawn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I assume since he has been in the hospital that he has a doctor- take the doctor's advice- don't eat constipating food- like bananas- possibly milk- check for food sensitivies and allergies- drink plenty of water- eat veg, and fruit- go very easy on white flour-a fiber supplement may help- but he has got to drink the water- digestive enzymes from a health food store may help- some medicines cause constipation- esp. pain meds- some laxatives pull water from the bowel to work- so more water is needed- drink - drink-he needs it anyway-take care - D
2006-10-06 12:06:31 · answer #2 · answered by Debby B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sorry to hear that. I was like your son when I was young the difference is that then, there were not so many options as there are now.
Did the doctor tell you about the prune juice or you are trying to solve the problem by yourself?
It seems to me like you need to take your kid to a good gastroenterologist
2006-10-06 12:02:01 · answer #3 · answered by Nena 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What does his doctor suggest? I hope you aren't just taking him to the hospital and then no follow up with his doctor. Sounds like he has a chronic intestinal problem that has to be medically treated. Could be Crohn's or IBS.
http://www.aboutibs.org/
http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/crohns/
2006-10-06 12:02:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Green leafy veggies, also an herbal vitamin before bed after dinner, and lots of water should keep him from being constipated
2006-10-06 12:05:34 · answer #5 · answered by Say It Again M'am 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He should not be on a diet of junkfood. You should speak with his doctor. He could probably stand to drink more water.
You should talk to a nutritionist at the hospital to put him on a proper diet.
2006-10-06 12:05:27 · answer #6 · answered by alwaysbombed 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried changing his diet? No cheese. High fiber. Whole grain bread. A lot of veggies.
What does your doctor say? If nothing find another one. And see a nutritionist for his diet.
2006-10-06 12:02:51 · answer #7 · answered by my_iq_135 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take him to your doctor and ask your doctor to refer you to a specialist you may be doing more harm than good with the prune juice and laxatives.
2006-10-06 12:07:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you every tried Super Colon Cleanse? It is a great product and is definately worth a try.
http://www.evitamins.com/product.asp?pid=729
2006-10-06 12:01:22 · answer #9 · answered by roxy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What has your doctor told you .. sounds to me like he might really have a problem with his bowels.. crones disease maybe, you need to get him into the doctors crones is a very serous disease my grandmother has it and she had to have her colon removed and she has a bag instead... so might need to go to a professional about it good luck hon!
2006-10-06 12:10:27 · answer #10 · answered by Sammi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋