What can I do if my 4 year old is suspected of being constipated while waiting for a medical appointment?

Hello,

Does your child seem to have difficulty passing stools or does she have hard stools? How often does she have a bowel movement? Did her problems start when she was potty training?

How long has he been complaining about stomach aches?

It is difficult to determine if your child is really constipated based on the symptoms you describe. In fact, we can suspect constipation if the child has significantly fewer bowel movements (e.g., 2 times a week) or has hard stools. In your case, the stomach pain is not consistent with several consecutive days of no bowel movements or hard stools. Also, the symptoms have been going on for less than a week. Personally, I would wait a little while before using a constipation medication.

If your symptoms become more severe and persist for more than a week, you may want to use a laxative such as Lax-a-day. I recommend that you go see your pharmacist who will calculate the dose according to your child's weight

We look forward to hearing from you,

Sarah-Yan Chagnon, pharmacist