DS is constipated. He is screamimg in pain because he's holding it in. Started in earnest yesterday afternoon so by the time I realised it was too late to call gp/hv. But only then realised I couldn't remember the last poo. Might have been 3/4 days. He normally goes every day or twice in a day if he has one poo free day. He's 2.3 and has good vocab and understanding but he obviously doesn't understand the concept of "no pain - no gain"
He's passing liquid which soaks straight into his nappy, but what's left is like sand! Really gritty. DH and I have been trying to pull it out when we can but it's really difficult and we're scared of hurting him more.
He had a bout last week but he was ok in himself. This time he's lethargic, shivery and hot while he's straining/holding. Hasn't eaten much today and can't force him to drink much. I have got some orange juice in and a wee bottle of flavoured water (won't drink it straight).
If not doctor worthy, what else can I do. I'm almost as distraught as he is.