My son is constipated. What can you recommend that will deliver a swift trip to the potty.
2007-11-13 04:50:10 · 10 answers · asked by jay s 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
My mom used to give me a Fleet Enema when i was little. Its $1 at the drugstore and works in 5 minutes, just gently insert in the butt and empty the liquid contents. Make him wait up to 5 minutes to use the bathroom, it works better. She also used to to give me a tablespoon of Castor Oil ($3.00 at the drug store). That worked but I don't remember how long it took, it worked the same day though. Oh and she used to give me a glass of prune juice first thing in the morning. That worked in 3 hours. Mom was big on bowel movements.
2007-11-13 16:42:54 · answer #1 · answered by Rianna713 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he just hasn't gone for a day or two, try a suppository or prune juice and lots of water. If he is really backed up and just can't seem to push it out, a soap-suds enema works great. Just a drop of Palmolive in lukewarm water will produce a BM immediately when flushed gently into the rectum. A bulb syringe may be used and will need to be discarded afterwards.
2007-11-13 05:14:18 · answer #2 · answered by redjan 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Give him Colace (rectal suppository). You can purchase this over the counter in most stores. It should lubricate his intestines and help him go potty. Also give him a glass of prune juice, that should help loosen things up.
In the future, give him fiber rich foods or a fiber supplement like Metamucil, that will help things move along.
2007-11-13 05:00:27 · answer #3 · answered by the Mean Lady 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Suppositories - either a glycerin one (1 gram infant-size) or a sliver of soap lubricated and inserted all the way up the butt. Either one can be used regularly if need be, and either one will make him do a dooey in 5-20 minutes!
2007-11-13 06:24:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Apple Juice always works for my children I have a 2 and 1 year old and it seems to do the trick everytime. Give it an hour or so. :)
2007-11-13 05:00:12 · answer #5 · answered by ArtsyMommi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Prune juice it works every time ,
My granddaughter has problems with constipation and Prune Juice always works for her
2007-11-13 04:58:36 · answer #6 · answered by Black Orchid 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Apple juice. Lots of fluids. A warm bath. Exercise.
Good luck.
2007-11-13 04:59:06 · answer #7 · answered by notmuchofacook 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a suppository, sorry I think I spelled that wrong, but hopefully you understand what I mean. They work well without having to give them medicine. A pharmacy will be able to tell you how to use them. Good Luck.
2007-11-13 04:58:50 · answer #8 · answered by tarie75 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with all the posters here,do what
you feel is the best for your child,but i
can gurantee you if you give/him/her a warm soap suds enema(s) use only ivory
or castile soap,the enema(s) will create
a good bowel movement and very quick
2007-11-13 11:24:29 · answer #9 · answered by debbie y 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
prunes
2007-11-13 04:58:19 · answer #10 · answered by reynwater 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋