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Constipation
My son, who is 2.4 yr old has been suffering from chronic constipation for last one month. As per Doctor's advice he was given Relux Syrup 7ml daily at night after food for 2 weeks. During that medication period his stool getting normal day by day. But just after 2 weeks period, the same issue reoccurs and my son finds always difficulty in moving his bowel movements. Kindly suggest.
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counselling is most important for chronic constipation...
consult online for proper guidance
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Dietary causes are the main reason for consultation. Please rectify any causes there.
Hypothyroidism is another cause. Get the thyroid tests done. If all normal , give daily dose of PEG based laxative . It does not cause any side effects.
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Problem slowly improves . Just keep giving fibre, water, and do proper toilet training .
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Hello,
Please do the following - toilet training, high fibre diet, plenty of liquid, stop bottle.
It's going to take some time.
Consult your doctor or online consultation with me.
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Add dietary fibers in his diet along with toilet training.
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Dr. Shagun Walia
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Ludhiana
It's important to understand why the child is constipated. There has to be a proper schedule and content of foods that you offer to the child.
Toilet training also needs to be done.
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Best is to be counselled once on why it happens and what can be done so that constipation doesnt keep recurring. below is the main things to do. To do best, try to take online consult.
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Repsonsive feeding
high fiber foods like oats, grains, rajma, chana, salads with cucumber, beetroot, raw veggies, fruits especially papaya, peas
atleast 1.2 - 1.4 litres of water per day
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Dr. Prathibha Reddy
Pediatrician
12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
give plenty of oral fluids, fibre rich diet like apple , green leafy vegetables, riped banana , beans…., toilet training also plays a role .
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