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Suggest Treatment For Constipation And Hard Stools In A Child

Hello my baby is 18 months old and is constipated since she was 12mths.it all started when i switch her milk fr Nan to another Brand. Seeing that she was too constipated i switch again to Nan but this didn't helped. I've been giving her duphalac and lansoyl since then. She wouldn't poo without or will poo hard stools like rocks! i give pear puree and prune juice to help but still this has not remedy the problem. Help Please! i want my child to be normal again.
Tue, 20 May 2014
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Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic. I think your kid is having habitual constipation. I have certain questions and suggestions for you.
Questions:
1. Did your kid pass motion or meconium on day one of life
2. Since how long she is constipated
3. Does she have any bleeding along with hard stools
4. How much mild does is consume per day
5. Does she eat fruits and vegetables (fibre diet) appropriately.
Suggestions:
1. Natural methods are the best to relieve constipation.
2. Constipation is a risk factor for UTI
3. Maximum milk consumption per day should not exceed 300-400ml
4. Minimum 3-4 cups of fruits and vegetables to be consumed per day
5. Toilet training - that is - sitting in Indian type of lavatory daily at the same
time will help a lot.
Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.
Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,
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Suggest Treatment For Constipation And Hard Stools In A Child

Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic. I think your kid is having habitual constipation. I have certain questions and suggestions for you. Questions: 1. Did your kid pass motion or meconium on day one of life 2. Since how long she is constipated 3. Does she have any bleeding along with hard stools 4. How much mild does is consume per day 5. Does she eat fruits and vegetables (fibre diet) appropriately. Suggestions: 1. Natural methods are the best to relieve constipation. 2. Constipation is a risk factor for UTI 3. Maximum milk consumption per day should not exceed 300-400ml 4. Minimum 3-4 cups of fruits and vegetables to be consumed per day 5. Toilet training - that is - sitting in Indian type of lavatory daily at the same time will help a lot. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health. Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,