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My daughters bowel movement isn't regular. Past 3 days she hasn't passed stool. I gave her Muout and duphalac, still no results. Please advice
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Bowl movement 3 times per day to not passing stools for 3 days is normal add more vegetables and fruits to her diet
Ensure hee to drink lot of water
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stil not passing stools bring her to pediatrician
don't give medicine to child with out doctor prescription
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Three days without a bowel movement despite Duphalac and Movicol suggests the constipation is significant and the stool may have become hard inside. To help initiate a movement sooner, a glycerin suppository is often very effective and safe for children â it softens the stool locally and triggers a movement within 15-30 minutes. Ask for the pediatric size at any pharmacy. Ensure she drinks plenty of water throughout the day and eats soft, fiber-rich foods like papaya, bananas, or well-cooked vegetables. Encourage some physical movement as well, as it stimulates the gut.
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Try a pediatric glycerin suppository today if no movement. If no stool in the next 24 hours, please take her to a pediatrician for examination. Please consult me directly on Practo for a detailed evaluation.
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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue.
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Need some more history from your side to give you better treatment plan and advice on your case
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Need full details history kindly consult with me
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Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal
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She needs evaluation first.
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Dulcolax suppository to insert in anus
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Hi,
Proper evaluation and personalised advice needed, a detailed consultation would be best.
Feel free to consult me for further guidance.
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Need proper history for diagnosis.Consult Online
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Sachin Bhiwaji Sanap
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7 yrs exp
Hingoli
Need more history , consult to paediatric or consult via practo
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
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Jaipur
Need some more details kindly consult
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