My 6 years old has a big belly since she was an infant. She is constipated but started taking Miralax for 2 weeks. We do not let her eat candy or junk food. just once in a while. I consider our diet is healthy, My husband, my son and myself are thin. What should I do? Should I take her to a gastroenterology?
Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query your child have symptoms of bulged stomach and constipation which could be due to infection either by viral microorganism leading to acute gastroenteritis. Need not worry. I would suggest you to avoid intake of outside food. You should take Azithromycin as well as it could be the case of coinfection.  Chat Doctor.  Visit pediatrician once and get it examined. Get blood tests done if symptoms keeps on persisting. Do tepid sponging as well. You should maintain HY