my son has not pooped for almost 2 weeks now i have had to give him a lax twice to make him poop. for about a week now he has been throwing up everyother night he dont have any flu like or bug or fever? my ped told me to give him an enema so i did yesterday and he pooped will if thats what u would call it. hes been drinking alot of liquids but lil or no food and still hasnt pooped my ped said to get an xray what do u think i should do ?
Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query your son is having symptoms of lack of bowel movements for 2 weeks which could be due to many reasons such as - Due to decreased gastric motility-Inadequate intake of fluids and fiber rich diet-Eating a lot of dairy products-Some medications like antidepressants, acidity.- Irritable bowel syn Chat Doctor.  You should avoid intake of sharp, spicy and hot food substances. I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for proper examination. Doctor may order colonoscopy or other tests to look for blockages in your colon, barium studies and blood test for hormonal changes. You should start with