Lack of bowel activity

[Mae1]

Any suggestions for helping my 4yr old go to the toilet. Now 10days since any activity took place - scared to go and holding on (crossing legs). Now has a very sore and red bottom too which doesn't help. Had this before 12mths ago - on laxatives all the time. How can I coherce her to go???? help please!!

is she seeing a paediatrician about this?

I'd get her to the doctors, to be honest. Ten days is a long time, and it will really hurt her to go if you try and force it.

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She was discharged from paediatrician back in jan 05 'cause she was doing so well.
I have an appointment this afternoon at 5.15pm at the GP (after forcing their hand - receptionist said it wasn't an emergency!). Let's see what they do.

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After ten days, I would say it was an emergency. She must be in a lot of discomfort. Hope you get her sorted out this afternoon.

how did you get on mae?

I was wondering that, too. How is she?

went to the Doc's - she agreed with my medication of Movicol (softener) & Sodium Picosulphate (stimulant). Spoke to the Consultant's Nurse Practitioner this morning - she has said stop the stimulant until the weekend - increase the softener - & when things start moving it shouldn't be distressing!
Let's wait and see! Many thanks for your concerns.