How's your DD going today? Any movement?
My DD has finally let the flood gates open and we've had 3 really good poos this afternoon. I used just Coloxyl Drops this time. It took a day and a half of drops before we had action. Another one to keep up your sleeve. We'll have continued issues for some time though as DD had the fissures so we have a BIG hurdle to overcome before she's comfy with pooing on a regular basis. We normally get 5ish good days then 5ish bad days.
I found some interesting info when I was researching Coloxyl drops for myself. It's on the Royal Children's Hospital of Melbourne website so a reputable source I'd say :) Here some bits that you may find helpful:
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Remove frightening or painful associations
•If your child is holding onto bowel motions after a painful experience, it can be helpful to use laxatives (oral medicines) to keep the poo soft for several weeks. This will allow easy passage of poo and give time for anal fissures to heal.
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A healthy diet
Giving your child adequate fibre in their diet might help prevent constipation in some children who have a natural tendency. To add more fibre to your child's diet, you can give your child:
•at least 2 servings of fruit each day. Fruits with the peel left on, such as plums, prunes, raisins, apricots, and peaches, have a lot of fibre.
•at least 3 servings of vegetables each day
•less processed cereals, such as bran cereals, shredded wheat, whole grain cereals or oatmeal. Avoid refined cereals, such as corn flakes and rice bubbles.
•wholemeal bread instead of white bread
Reduce cow's milk intake to a maximum of 500ml per day (for children over the age of 18 months) and avoid sweet drinks before meals, to improve your child's appetite at meal times.
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Children who have been constipated for many months are likely to need laxative medications for several months, as well as encouraging healthy bowel habits.
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Prune Juice - this is a mild natural laxative that works in some children. Prune juice may taste better if mixed with another juice, such as apple, apricot, or cranberry juice. You can freeze prune juice to make icypoles.
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Liquid paraffin mixtures (eg. Agarol™, Parachoc™) - comes as a flavoured liquid, and works by softening and lubricating the poo to make it easier to pass.
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Macrogol 3350 (eg. Movicol™) - comes in a sachet to mix with water and works by softening the poo.
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Docusate / poloxalkol (eg. Coloxyl™) - comes as a tablet or drops (which are most suitable for children under 3 years of age), and works by softening the poo.
This bit is very interesting as it states that suppositories DO NOT soften poo in the upper bowel.
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Suppositories & mini-enemas (eg. Glycerine, Duralax™ and Microlax™) - these are small tablet or liquid that is placed into your child's bottom (rectum). They stimulate the rectum to empty. They do not soften the poo in the upper bowel. They are sometimes recommended for severe constipation but oral laxatives are more effective and less distressing for most children. Glycerine suppositories may be used for severe constipation in infants.
I hope some of that helps :hug:
