What Causes Chronic Constipation In A Toddler?

Posted on Wed, 4 Jul 2018

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Question : My 3.5 ye son has chronic constipation.i always use suppository now for 3 days he hasn't passed stool and crying a lot.i have given him 2.5 ml picklin and lectulose syrup in 2.5 and 5 ml quantity respectively and also inserted suppository.what should I use for relief

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Increase the dose of Lactulose

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

I presume proper evaluation for constipation has been done and causes like Hirschsprung disease and hypothyroidism has been ruled out.

Functional constipation is the most common cause of constipation in children. Most often it is due to poor toilet training. Give him enough fluids, fruits and vegetables. Give him prune juice which provides good relief.

You have mentioned, you have given him 5 ml of lactulose. The usual recommended dose is 1 ml per kg. So increase the dosage.

Regards,
Dr.R.K.

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