A 7-year-old boy presents complaining of occasional intermittent lower abdominal pain over the last several weeks associated with a decline in the frequency of bowel movements to one every third day. When he does defecate, stools are hard to pass and sometimes painful. There is no blood in the stools. He has no chronic medical problems, has never had surgery, and takes no medications. Review of systems are negative and physical exam is normal. What is the most appropriate initial intervention for this child?

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Jake Jackson

Biology

28 January, 04:14

A 7-year-old boy presents complaining of occasional intermittent lower abdominal pain over the last several weeks associated with a decline in the frequency of bowel movements to one every third day. When he does defecate, stools are hard to pass and sometimes painful. There is no blood in the stools. He has no chronic medical problems, has never had surgery, and takes no medications. Review of systems are negative and physical exam is normal. What is the most appropriate initial intervention for this child?

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Nico Ochoa · Answer 1

Polyethylene glycol.

Explanation:

The abdominal pain might occur in the area of the pelvic regions and the chest area. The lower abdominal pain is common in children that might occur due to the constipation.

The increase or the presence of the polyethylene glycol in the abdomen can cause pain. This affects the bowel movements, bloating, vomiting, diarrhea and in excess condition may also cause the rectal bleeding in the children as well as in adult.

Thus, the answer is polyethylene glycol.