Alina Ghalib
I’ve been taking kids here for years now they were better before when they were island kids. I brought my child in for severe constipation that has been ongoing for over a month, along with intermittent runny stool and very strong, foul-smelling gas. I was concerned about possible stool buildup with overflow diarrhea, as the symptoms are consistent with chronic stool retention. During the visit, the doctor searched for a fiber chart online and said don’t I know how to search google? She advised us to increase dietary fiber based on google. Given the duration and severity of the symptoms, I was expecting a more thorough evaluation and a structured treatment plan. Simply recommending fiber did not feel adequate for a month-long issue that may involve stool backup. It may even worsen the condition with the backed up stool. After requesting multiple times, a laxative was eventually sent to the pharmacy, but the overall approach felt dismissive and lacking in clinical assessment. As a parent, I was hoping for a clearer plan of care, guidance on possible impaction, and follow-up instructions. I left feeling unheard and disappointed.