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Constipation, Laxative, Ayurvedic Or Natural Way To Reduce
Hi,my child who is now 18 month old,suffering from severe constipation since he was 7 month old.we are giving him laxative recommanded by his pediatrician ,but still he having difficulty of hard stool.please suggest me any ayurvedic remedies or natural ways to reduce his constipation.
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If your child does not have any disease causing constipation give him vegetables and fruits daily. At this age he should be able to take some mashed vegetables and small quantities of whole fruits. If you are giving apple stop it. If you are giving him lot of biscuits and other snacks with low fiber content cut down these things. Give him some warm water occasionally. Constipation can usually be cured with dietary modification.
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