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<blockquote data-quote="helpangel" data-source="post: 619072" data-attributes="member: 7170"><p>I'm strongly suggesting husband take him to a GI specialist, Angel has had a problem with this since she was 6yo. In her case it was chronic constipation, causing a blockage then would have liquid poo behind the blockage. The finding soiled clothing and things smeared with feces was annoying at first, it wasn't until being addressed by the GI doctor did I find out how serious it was. </p><p></p><p>The developmental pediatrician had prescribed laxatives & enema's at first but when problem didn't resolve within a couple months she referred to GI. First visit with GI doctor he felt her tummy and said "go straight to Children's Hospital ER I'm calling ahead to reserve her bed", 4 times she has spent a week in the hospital dealing with this, twice they had to remove impaction in the OR. When the bowel is abnormal or has been stretched in areas it causes places for blockages to accumulate and it will be an ongoing problem forever. Needless to say Angel takes laxatives every day of her life and probably always will.</p><p></p><p>1) You said he takes medications which medications? Angel's medications were a big piece of the puzzle.</p><p></p><p>2) She doesn't drink enough water or other fluids</p><p></p><p>3) Teens like to live off of pizza & potato chips not high fiber diet doctor wanted</p><p></p><p>4) Multiple food sensitivities worst for her were soy or anything with orange dye (orange mac n cheese powder UGH)</p><p></p><p>5) Cronicity of the problem; bowel was stretched and she was desensitized (literally has no feeling in that area) muscles didn't function the way they should. (She doesn't push it out, it comes out because has no where else to go)</p><p></p><p>6) Angel's Asperger's diagnosis not sure why but many autistic kids have issues in this area.</p><p></p><p>Many things contributed to Angel's issues, the smell & filth just about drove me mad. Suggest putting a thick rubber mattress pad on his mattress and having him change sheets daily. Most 15yo with minor supervision can be taught to use the washer, if he can't help have him carry them to wash and help (or watch you) put clean sheets on the bed. Showering every morning is a good habit for all males after they hit puberty. Plastic slip covers for the couch. Soiled clothing & messes found outside her bedroom or bathroom she had to remove or stand & watch me remove. </p><p></p><p>No scolding or judgement, it is what it is but I just couldn't live with that filth everywhere anymore. It was baby steps first isolate the issue to her room & bathroom, heavy with potpourri & air fresheners in every room of the house. </p><p></p><p>People who don't understand laugh when I will put a P on the calendar when my 19yo has a bowel movement but considering last time in the OR they removed 12Lbs of it; I'm not willing to risk her life by not keeping track of these things.</p><p></p><p>I'm sorry if I got too graphic or too much detail, but this is a serious problem not to be taken lightly. Best wishes I hope you & husband can figure this out soon, I feel so sorry for a young man that age to be dealing with this. </p><p></p><p>Nancy</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="helpangel, post: 619072, member: 7170"] I'm strongly suggesting husband take him to a GI specialist, Angel has had a problem with this since she was 6yo. In her case it was chronic constipation, causing a blockage then would have liquid poo behind the blockage. The finding soiled clothing and things smeared with feces was annoying at first, it wasn't until being addressed by the GI doctor did I find out how serious it was. The developmental pediatrician had prescribed laxatives & enema's at first but when problem didn't resolve within a couple months she referred to GI. First visit with GI doctor he felt her tummy and said "go straight to Children's Hospital ER I'm calling ahead to reserve her bed", 4 times she has spent a week in the hospital dealing with this, twice they had to remove impaction in the OR. When the bowel is abnormal or has been stretched in areas it causes places for blockages to accumulate and it will be an ongoing problem forever. Needless to say Angel takes laxatives every day of her life and probably always will. 1) You said he takes medications which medications? Angel's medications were a big piece of the puzzle. 2) She doesn't drink enough water or other fluids 3) Teens like to live off of pizza & potato chips not high fiber diet doctor wanted 4) Multiple food sensitivities worst for her were soy or anything with orange dye (orange mac n cheese powder UGH) 5) Cronicity of the problem; bowel was stretched and she was desensitized (literally has no feeling in that area) muscles didn't function the way they should. (She doesn't push it out, it comes out because has no where else to go) 6) Angel's Asperger's diagnosis not sure why but many autistic kids have issues in this area. Many things contributed to Angel's issues, the smell & filth just about drove me mad. Suggest putting a thick rubber mattress pad on his mattress and having him change sheets daily. Most 15yo with minor supervision can be taught to use the washer, if he can't help have him carry them to wash and help (or watch you) put clean sheets on the bed. Showering every morning is a good habit for all males after they hit puberty. Plastic slip covers for the couch. Soiled clothing & messes found outside her bedroom or bathroom she had to remove or stand & watch me remove. No scolding or judgement, it is what it is but I just couldn't live with that filth everywhere anymore. It was baby steps first isolate the issue to her room & bathroom, heavy with potpourri & air fresheners in every room of the house. People who don't understand laugh when I will put a P on the calendar when my 19yo has a bowel movement but considering last time in the OR they removed 12Lbs of it; I'm not willing to risk her life by not keeping track of these things. I'm sorry if I got too graphic or too much detail, but this is a serious problem not to be taken lightly. Best wishes I hope you & husband can figure this out soon, I feel so sorry for a young man that age to be dealing with this. Nancy [/QUOTE]
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