My son is constipated. Will massaging his Stomach help ?

Question

Hasn't had a Bowle movement in 4 days.

His stomach hurts & is bloated. I've given him loads of water & juice - but hasn't helped.

When he tries to do a poo - he cries becuase it hurts him.

Think he's to old for rectal laxatives ( he's 6 )
Will massaging his stomach help loosen things up ?

Answer 1

He isn't too old for Glycerin Suppositories they make an adult version. Get him some Milk Of Magnesia and the new Cherry Flavor is very good. Start sneaking some benefiber into his food (after you get this bout resolved). It can be mixed into anything and its not noticeable even plain water. Go easy, don't overdose him. If all else fails go see your doctor. Be proactive in the future, just like the old saying goes an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

Answer 2

If your son hasn't had a bowel movement in 4 days, the problem is becoming serious, beyond any stomach massage. At this point, he will not be able to relieve himself without an outside aid.

Call your family Physician, and do what he suggests. Failure to relieve your bowels can lead to serious problems, and 4 days is much too long --- no fooling. Poison will back up into the system if the constipation continues.

He needs an enema, or a fast-acting laxative. Ask your Physician. A simple call will get you the advice that you need.

After his bowels become regular again, include some high fiber in his diet. This will keep him normal. There are a variety of cereals that will do the trick, just be sure to go with a high-fiber product, and stay away from the sugary ones. All Bran is very high in fiber. He probably won't like the plain taste, but you can spice it up with some fresh fruit.

This is not your answer now --- your answer now is to open up his bowels right away. Forget about massage, prune juice, even the high fiber at this point. Juices and fiber help keep you regular. He needs immediate relief, and use these other products to keep him regular afterwards.

Don't let this much time pass in the future.

Answer 3

At this point a strong laxitive is probably the way to go - I would'nt start monkeying around with home cures without speaking to a physician. Applying pressure to an area that is already stopped up could cause a rupture in the lower digestive tract which could be extremely dangerous.

Answer 4

A good way too fix this is mixing epson salt in a glass of warm water it works fast and is safe. My grandmother used it regularly on us a s children. Also that is too long not to have a bowle movement if it persist take him to the hospital or doctor. Good luck!

Answer 5

I run a home daycare, also I am a nurse.. I just had a child like your went she had a BM she cry and it was hard and I can see it at the tips.I tired to get it out but I did not want to hurt her, So I sat her in a warm tub of water,and five min. it was out she feel so good she got out the tub and what let me go in to she feel to sleep.So the best thing is a WARM TUB of WATER.If that want work Call the DR.

Answer 6

You have nothing but medical issues, don't you? You and your son and daughter. I don't know why you keep posting this stuff. Call a doctor and ask THEM your questions.

You asked this question a few mintues ago. Read your answers.

Answer 7

Yes, this can really help to get things gently moving.

Massage his tummy clockwise, slowly and gently with olive oil. Good luck!

Answer 8

my mom runs a daycare. and when she has a kid doing that she uses prune juice. works like a charm

Answer 9

I've found that saurkraut and its juice are very effective for that. See if he'll take it.

Answer 10

Try mineral oil