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Welcome to the video and image gallery of Dr. Mona Dave, a board certified pediatric gastroenterologist and Digestive Health & Nutrition in Children.

This web site provides general educational information only. Please remember that medical information provided by ChildrensGIMD.com in the absence of a visit with a health care professional, must be considered as an educational service only.

The Poo in You

Dr Mona Dave treats digestive disorders

Many children who have constipation, that is having problems with difficulty in emptying the bowels (pooping or stooling), usually associated with hardened feces are started on Miralax (polyethylene glycol). Shortly after starting the Miralax, the parent becomes concerned because now the child is having diarrhea and even encopresis (pooping accidents or soiling in the underwear). The Miralax dose is adjusted up and down but never seems to be the perfect dose to help control the poop or stool. The parent and child become frustrated because nothing seems to be working.

How the Digestive System Works

The large intestine highly specialized organ where water is eliminated and waste is processed so it can be eliminated easily through the rectum (REK-tum). Three parts make up the small intestine – the duodenum (du-o-DE-num ), jejunum (je·JU·num), and ileum (IL·e·um).

constipation stuck poopPoop or stool enters the large intestine, otherwise known as the colon, in liquid form. As the poop travels through the colon, fluid is absorbed and solid poop is formed. The solid poop makes its way to the end of the colon, the rectum. The rectum is then stretched like a balloon and sends a signal to the brain saying it is time to sit down and poop. If the child decided not to poop or withholds the poop, then the poop will sit in the rectum. Additional fluid will be absorbed and the poop will become hard. As more poop is formed, it will travel to the rectum and start to pile up behind the hard poop that is already sitting in the rectum. The rectum will stretch and becomes bigger and bigger as more poop build up and poop begins to get backed up in the colon. Some liquid poop may be able to come out of the rectum around the hard poop and will then leak out as smears on the underwear or diarrhea.

Miralax is a stool softener. Miralax does not make you poop. Miralax makes the stool soft and easy to pass. However, if the child is extremely constipated and already has a large amount of hard poop that has built up in the colon, then Miralax will soften the poop and cause the poop to leak out as diarrhea. Parents often then think the child is having diarrhea but in fact the child is very constipated and the small dose of Miralax is just softening the poop but not evacuating the large amount out poop that has built up. To solve this problem, the child needs to be completely cleaned out.

If you would like more information about gastrointestinal (GI) digestive disorders and nutrition in children, please contact Dr. Mona Dave’s Plano Office or Southlake Office.

 

Digestive Health & Nutrition in Children

Southlake and plano office

Our offices are conveniently located in Frisco and Southlake, TX. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality of patient care. Dr. Dave and her staff work extremely hard to streamline the referral process, expedite appointment scheduling, and promptly respond to patient calls. Her practice offers a pure pediatric environment. A pediatric trained professional handles … Dr. Manisha "Mona" Dave

MOM-APPROVED DOCTOR – DFW CHILD MAGAZINE

Manisha “Mona” Harpavat Dave, MD Pediatric Gastroenterologist Digestive Health & Nutrition in Children Diplomate Certification in Pediatric Gastroenterology Diplomate, American Board of Pediatrics Awards and Honors          Scientific Research Frisco Office 13192 Dallas Pkwy, Suite 610 Frisco, TX 75034 Phone: 972-265-8222 Southlake Office 505 … Dr. Mona Dave

Belly Pain in Kids

Abdominal pain in kids

Abdominal (belly) pain in children is a common condition and, while not generally a serious problem, one that can cause considerable discomfort. Approximately 30% of children visit a doctor due to abdominal pain by age 15, and 10-15% of school aged children report recurring abdominal pain. Because abdominal pain can have a wide variety of causes, diagnosis can often be … Belly Pain

Celiac Disease in Children

Celiac disease (CD, Celiac Sprue, Gluten Intolerance) in children tends to have digestive disorders that may result in growth problems. Celiac disease prevents the body from absorbing essential nutrients (nutrient malabsorption) resulting in diarrhea, weight loss, abdominal distention, failure to thrive and muscle wasting. Celiac disease in teenagers may not occur … Celiac Disease

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Information About Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

What is IBS? IBS is a group of symptoms that occur together, including repeated pain in your … Pediatric GI News

World Hepatitis Day is July 28, 2022

Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver. Most cases of hepatitis are caused by a … Pediatric GI News

I Go Bananas for Ice Cream!

This summer is REALLY hot in Dallas and nothing taste better than a cold treat!  The smooth … Pediatric GI News

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