Illness/Sickness: New axolotl not eating or pooping; weird bulge on side

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Help! I was given an axolotl for free a few days ago. He was brought to me with a tank full of gravel, which I replaced the next day with fine aquarium sand. But I'm fairly certain he swallowed some gravel before I even got him, because I haven't been able to get him to each much and he hasn't pooped at all since I got him. I don't know if the exotic vets in my area treat axolotls (I'm waiting on e-mail replies), and I've been fridging him since yesterday with no change. He's responsive, and moves around, but still isn't eating or pooping. I've taken a couple pictures, can anyone let me know if he's savable? The gravel was pea-sized , but he's still pretty small, and I'm afraid he won't be able to pass them. Any help is appreciated!
 

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I've heard fridging can hel, but I don't personally have experience with impaction :( good luck.

Also might want to ask people on axolotl anonymous. Someone there will have experience.
 
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