Constipation in kid

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Constipation in kid

Asked for Male, 5 Years

My kid 5 yr old boy has not passed motions for four days, otherwise he's active too. He's been taking plenty of water and other liquids too. Eating his food properly too. I have tried home remedy of milk with a spoon of desi ghee also last night, but still has not passed stools.

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Dr. J Prabhakar Rao

Pediatrician 32 yrs exp Ghaziabad

Passing stools daily is NOT important,but it should be soft whenever passed. Give a high fiber diet.

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Dr. Trupti Shetty Pediatrician 17 yrs exp Pune · Accepted Answer

Dr. Trupti Shetty

Pediatrician 17 yrs exp Pune

Increase his dietary fiber intake. Avoid milk, bananas, apples and pomegranates. U can consult your pediatrician for a detailed diet chart