Constipation Relief
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Information & Advice
ENEMEEZ has an excellent guide on the topic of children who are experiencing constipation and how to provide relief.
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ENEMEEZ has an excellent guide on the topic of children who are experiencing constipation and how to provide relief.
Click on the link below.
Popular Products
DocuSol® Kids
This is a first-of-its-kind, mini enema with a non-irritating formula that functions as a stool-softening, hyperosmotic laxative by drawing water into the bowel from surrounding body tissues, replicating a normal bowel movement.
PRUNELAX CIRUELAX
Prunelax Regular Kids Liquid is a natural-origin laxative intended for children older than 4 years old. Its natural juice content and Senna extract produce a soft and effective relief to constipation between 8 and 12 hours after being ingested.
MELILAX PEDIATRIC
Melilax Pediatric is a product for the treatment of constipation in children and infants.
Pedia-Lax® Enema
This enema gives your child the same fast-acting relief as a regular Fleet® Enema in an easy, child-size dose.
- Designed for kids ages 2-11
- Provides relief in minutes
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Blog Posts
Below are four popular blog posts on constipation in children from top medical institutions.
Enemas: How To Give At Home
Constipation in Children
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The blog posts are curated from other sources and we reference the original source in each case.
Enemas for Kids FAQs
What is an enema?
An enema is a liquid that is placed into the rectum. It flushes out stool (feces) that has built up (impacted) in the bowel.
An enema may be uncomfortable for your child, but it usually relieves constipation.
Enemas should only be used when a doctor has prescribed them, usually if nothing else has worked or if the child is very uncomfortable.
Is it OK to give a child an enema?
The experts at the International Center for Colorectal and Urogenital Care may recommend daily enemas for your child at home for a short amount of time to clear impacted stool from the bowel or for the daily treatment of fecal incontinence.
How often can you give an enema to a child?
Enemas are safe for children as long as
1) You limit them to once daily.
2) Your child does not have kidney disease or certain other chronic diseases or congenital abnormalities.
How do you remove impacted stool from a child?
The best way to start off treatment of a constipated child is to evacuate the old stool from the rectum and colon.
This can be achieved by giving rectal enemas followed by oral intake of high doses of osmotic (water retaining) and stimulant laxatives.
What should come out after enema?
An enema is a device that people use to clear the lower half of the large bowel. It contains fluid that goes into the colon and expels feces, after a short period of retention.
There are different purposes for enemas, ranging from preparation for a medical examination to regular detoxification.
Will an enema break up hard stool?
A warm mineral oil enema is often used to soften and lubricate the stool. However, enemas alone are not enough to remove a large, hardened impaction in most cases. The mass may have to be broken up by hand.
Is a suppository the same as enema?
A suppository is a bullet or cone-shaped, firm medication and an enema is usually a small bottle of liquid medication.
Both are given rectally to help someone have a bowel movement.
You’ll also need a disposable absorbent pad, some water-based jelly lubricant, and some disposable gloves for you to wear.