Dec 16, 2022Yes, Enemas are Safe for Children — And They Work Better Than MiralaxBy Steve Hodges, M.D. If there’s one word parents don’t want to hear, it’s “enema.” When I explain to families that enemas are the...
Dec 9, 2022Ex-Lax, Miralax, and Enemas (Oh My!): Q&A with Dr. Hodges About Treating Bedwetting and AccidentsBy Steve Hodges, M.D. Could a sleep disorder, rather than constipation, be the root cause of bedwetting in some kids? What’s the right...
Feb 20, 2022Children with Encopresis and Enuresis Deserve the Best Treatment, But Most Aren't Getting ItBy Steve Hodges, M.D. Back in 1985, when I was in middle school and Foreigner was huge, a team of Maryland physicians published a study...
Oct 9, 2020No, Your Child Won’t Become Dependent On Enemas. "Lazy Bowel" is a MythBy Steve Hodges, M.D. The following question was posed during a free webinar on bedwetting and accidents that Dr. Hodges presented with...
Jan 7, 2020Is Miralax Toxic for Children?By Steve Hodges, M.D. PEG 3350 is a fraught topic. Many physicians consider this laxative totally safe, while many outraged parents...