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Baby girl having constipation
My baby girl aged 20 months is suffering fr
om constipation from last 20 days. She poops well when given lactulose but in the absence of lactulose she faces constipation problem. Dietary changes as suggested by doctor are already made but constipation problem persists. Please suggest as what to do ? My doctor suggesting continue 5ml twice per day lactulose for one month.
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It's requires atleast 3 months of treatment with stool softener...
Continue management of diet as advise by your doctor....
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give plenty of liquid orally...
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avoid milk and maida products...
consult online if requires...
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Dr. Anurag Mohta
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Indore
Constipation needs holistic approach.
Water intake and dietary managements are the most impoy treatment besides medication.
Child should have soft poop else it will create fear in her mind.
Avoid maida and excessive milk.
Consult if required.
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi,
It will take few more months for the constipation to resolve
Next Steps
Continue the dietary changes the doctor advised
Make the child to sit and pass stool
Give plenty of liquids/ water
Stool softener if stool still hard.
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