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What Does Constipation In Child Indicate Despite Using An Anal Glycerin Strip?

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Posted on Tue, 26 Sep 2017
Question: My daughter is 2year old and hadn't pooped in 7 days .she had fever from last few days (viral)wasn't eating very well also.Because it was long gap I gave her glycerin strip in anus and it didn't work also .what should I do ?is there something to worry
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Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
As of now it is essential to try the glycerine suppository.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic. I have gone very carefully through your query. It seems to be due to improper bowel movements as caused by constipation. As the bowel muscles contract as they (ineffectively) try to propel the fecal matters, the Incidentally, constipation in children has become a very frequently encountered problem these days. The primary reason for the same is lack of adequate play and/or the lack of adequate amounts of fiber containing foods in diet.

Going through the following link should help:
http://patient.info/health/constipation-in-children-leaflet

You need to give a fibre rich diet. Wheat, corn, and rice XXXXXXX are high in insoluble fiber, which helps prevent constipation. XXXXXXX can be sprinkled into his favorite foods, from hot cereal and pancakes to muffins and cookies. Many popular high-fiber cereals and bars are also packed with XXXXXXX Beans really are the magical fruit. Isabgol (psyllium husk) or senna can also be given as fiber supplements.

Fiber rich food items include:
* Apples, pears, parsnip, berries, raspberries, kumquats, guavas, squash, oranges, passion fuit, avocado, blackberries, pomogranate, currants, persimmons, kiwi fruits, figs, bananas, blueberries, cherries, apricots, strawberries, tangerines, papaya, mangoes, pineapple, plums, litchi, grapes, watermelon
* Broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, lettuce, brussels sprout, carrots, leafy vegetables and spinach, amaranth, artichokes, green peas, collard greens, XXXXXXX sweet potato, okra, fennel, eggplant/brinjal, sweetcorn, beets, turnip, asparagus, onions
* Legumes, beans, lentils, chickpeas, celery, soybean, navy beans, cranberry beans, french beans
* Whole grains, quinoa, brown rice, millets and oats, squash and pumpkin seeds, seasame seeds, dried coconut, almonds,
* Mushrooms
* Flax seeds, chia seeds, corn XXXXXXX

Also consider going through the following list:
https://www.nestle.in/nhw/nutrition-basics/nutrients/dietary-fibre-fact-sheet

Make sure that he drinks plenty of water. But you also need to ensure that she goes to pass stool at a regular time every day (irrespective of whether she feels an urge to pass). This will demote stool holding habits and would promote regular bowel habits.

As of now it is essential to try the glycerine suppository.

Let me know if I could help further.

Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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Follow up: Dr. Diptanshu Das (2 hours later)
I already tried the Gylercin suppository once . Now she is actioning that she had to go to bathroom but not pushing enough .is it harmful is i give her strip again . Should I wait ?
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Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (6 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Try again

Detailed Answer:
Apply another glycerine suppository and if that does not help, take her to the ER. Intestinal obstruction needs to be ruled out.

Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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Follow up: Dr. Diptanshu Das (18 hours later)
she finally did stool but with lot of efforts and crying though when she eventually did she didnt cry .But now she is bieng afaird of doing urine earlier she used say aai to indicate urine now she cry after saying aai and afraid to go washroom .is it because she is scared or should it be UTI .Also in case it is UTI how we collect urine for young babiez
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Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
There is a type of collection bag available for this

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back. There is a sort of urine collection bag which has a adhesive portion which can be stuck around the genital region and the urine gets collected as soon as the child passes urine. Ask the lab for the same. It is used in case of infants.

Regards
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What Does Constipation In Child Indicate Despite Using An Anal Glycerin Strip?

Brief Answer: As of now it is essential to try the glycerine suppository. Detailed Answer: Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic. I have gone very carefully through your query. It seems to be due to improper bowel movements as caused by constipation. As the bowel muscles contract as they (ineffectively) try to propel the fecal matters, the Incidentally, constipation in children has become a very frequently encountered problem these days. The primary reason for the same is lack of adequate play and/or the lack of adequate amounts of fiber containing foods in diet. Going through the following link should help: http://patient.info/health/constipation-in-children-leaflet You need to give a fibre rich diet. Wheat, corn, and rice XXXXXXX are high in insoluble fiber, which helps prevent constipation. XXXXXXX can be sprinkled into his favorite foods, from hot cereal and pancakes to muffins and cookies. Many popular high-fiber cereals and bars are also packed with XXXXXXX Beans really are the magical fruit. Isabgol (psyllium husk) or senna can also be given as fiber supplements. Fiber rich food items include: * Apples, pears, parsnip, berries, raspberries, kumquats, guavas, squash, oranges, passion fuit, avocado, blackberries, pomogranate, currants, persimmons, kiwi fruits, figs, bananas, blueberries, cherries, apricots, strawberries, tangerines, papaya, mangoes, pineapple, plums, litchi, grapes, watermelon * Broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, lettuce, brussels sprout, carrots, leafy vegetables and spinach, amaranth, artichokes, green peas, collard greens, XXXXXXX sweet potato, okra, fennel, eggplant/brinjal, sweetcorn, beets, turnip, asparagus, onions * Legumes, beans, lentils, chickpeas, celery, soybean, navy beans, cranberry beans, french beans * Whole grains, quinoa, brown rice, millets and oats, squash and pumpkin seeds, seasame seeds, dried coconut, almonds, * Mushrooms * Flax seeds, chia seeds, corn XXXXXXX Also consider going through the following list: https://www.nestle.in/nhw/nutrition-basics/nutrients/dietary-fibre-fact-sheet Make sure that he drinks plenty of water. But you also need to ensure that she goes to pass stool at a regular time every day (irrespective of whether she feels an urge to pass). This will demote stool holding habits and would promote regular bowel habits. As of now it is essential to try the glycerine suppository. Let me know if I could help further. Regards