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My daughter is 9 yr old.. having constipation since 5 days and unable to pass motion.. what food can we give to pass motion easily
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Take online consultation so that i can guide u what are the food to take ? What are things to be avoided..for eg: constipation is symptom,this only caused because of improper diet. If u treat the root cause only u can get permanant relief.Diet play an important role for digestion
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Fibre rich fruits and vegetables will help her..give her more of Papaya,orange,carrots,green leafy vegetables etc to add bulk to her stool..encourage her to drink more liquids
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Avoid junk food
More physical exercise
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If she can take..give her isabgol husk with lukewarm milk at bed time
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You can take online consultation with me for proper treatment with follow up ..and will get rid off by this again and again with proper root cure .
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Consult personally for better
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Firdtly rule out hypothyroidism it is very common in childern in there is any maternal history, give her peglec syrup 2tsp at night give high fibrous food like beetroot,carrot and keep her hydrated all the time
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Life style modification is important in constipation problem
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high fibre rich vegetable and fruit like banana orange
green vegetables
1 glass milk durin bed time
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do exercise
avoid junk food
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Constipation for a few days is common in children and is often related to low fibre intake, inadequate water consumption, irregular toilet habits, or withholding stools. At this age, constipation is usually functional and can be improved with dietary correction and routine changes.
Foods that help soften stools and promote bowel movement include:
Fruits like papaya, ripe banana, pear, apple (with peel)
Soaked raisins or soaked figs
Vegetables, especially green leafy vegetables
Whole grains, oats, and fibre-rich foods
Adequate warm water intake
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Encourage the child to drink enough water throughout the day.
Include fibre-rich fruits and vegetables daily.
Establish a fixed toilet routine, preferably in the morning after breakfast, without forcing.
If constipation does not improve in a few days, consult a doctor for further evaluation.
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Avoid excessive intake of junk food, bakery items, cheese, and processed foods.
Do not give laxatives or home remedies without medical advice.
If constipation is associated with severe abdominal pain, vomiting, blood in stools, or weight loss, seek medical attention immediately.
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Try with castor oil 5ml with hot water at bed time once.
If it is happening regularly plz consult an ayurvedic doctor
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Ok noted, 10ml Almond oil(Pantajali or Hamdard) Empty stomach and at bed time for 3-5days.
Pineapple, Manuka i.e. dried resines and juises for a day or two.
Apply same oil on palm-sole and at naval area prior bed.
Consult Ayurvedic dr in ur city
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Triflachurnwith lukewarm water at night.light food rice khichdi with ghee.semisolidfood,soup,dalia, seasonal fruits vegetables drink plenty of water.
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avoid spicy food junkfood processed food.eat munakka in diet.
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do physical activities.
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Here are some tips that will help-
* Please give her warm, easy to digest semisolid foods with spoons of ghee.
* give her one glass of warm milk with 5 ml of plain castor oil, before sleep.
* it stools hardenes, give her 2-3 munnakka or chuara boiled in warm milk.
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Also please check her diet as well, daily intake of outside and processed foods; usually ends up in constipation.
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Stop milk , change diet
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Give her more laxative diet such as warm soup, a tea spoon of ghee mixed in milk at night before bed and roasted meals such as sheera,buckwheat porridge and khichdi with ghee at night. Do not give any junk food,cold or hard texture food. Theres an ayurvedic syrup called as Laxatip kids syrup from unitip brand give it 1 table spoon with warm water before bed for 5 days.
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In winter, water intake often reduces & heavy foods are commonly consumed, but due to weak digestion they are not digested properly, leading to harder stools & constipation.
Therefore, adequate warm water intake - in small sips throughout the day is essential.
The diet should be warm, soft, hydrating.
•Give well-cooked foods such as rice with ghee,
•cooked vegetables like bottle gourd and pumpkin, snake gaurd, ridge gaurd, beans. •fruits such as ripe papaya and banana. Soaked raisins (munakka) help naturally soften the stool.
•Sabja seeds soaked in water (2 tablespoons) can also be given, as they absorb water and add bulk to the stool, aiding smooth bowel movement.
•At night, warm milk with a small amount of ghee supports regular & painless defecation.
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(while cold water, dry snacks, and raw foods should be avoided)
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Please share proper history of your child so we can understand what is the reason of constipation
Arvindasava 10 ml with Equal amount of water subah sham
Munnaka halka bhun kar de rat me
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avoid spicy food
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Do she usually pass hard stool? Plz DM for detailed history so that child shall be treated naturally with minimal medication
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Your problem needs proper treatment and management so you may consult with me through this channel and solve your problem.
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Consult ayurveda physician for proper diagnosis and root cause of ailment before consuming any medicine
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Give her ghee morning empty stomach. Follow HAIP DIET
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Dr Raghuveer SN
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Give more fivre rich foods and for current use
Give 1/2 tsf castor oil with 1 cup warm water at bedtime
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Dr. Preeti Awasthi
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
1 yrs exp
Lucknow
Bonnisan syrup and munakka daliya ghee diet modified
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For medical purposes consult proper Doctor
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Dr. Vaishnavi Shukla
Ayurveda
2 yrs exp
Bangalore
Please answer me few questions
Does this happen usually?
Unable to pass motion at all or hard stools with pressure?
What is her diet?
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