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What Causes Hard Stool?

My grandson has always had this sticky, almost clay-like stool, and which he struggles to pass. He s 3 and a half, and won t go poopy on the potty. (I can understand why when I see him on all fours with his eyes watering, his face beet-red, trying to poop). Doctors have said give him more fiber, which my daughter has done, but this doesn t change a thing. Can you advise please.
posted on Sun, 5 Mar 2017
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Well, just more fiber is not enough. I think the boy need to change all his diet into a healthy diet. This mean a diet with a lot of soup, vegetables and fruits. Of course, the child needs plenty of water and natural juices to help him. Also, you should try time to time to massage his intestine to increase the movement. Try to give him daily kiwi and fig jam and to avoid bananas. And of course, no fast food or snack food. You should try this regular diet for a long time to have a regular intestinal movement.

Hope my advises are helpful to you.
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What Causes Hard Stool?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Well, just more fiber is not enough. I think the boy need to change all his diet into a healthy diet. This mean a diet with a lot of soup, vegetables and fruits. Of course, the child needs plenty of water and natural juices to help him. Also, you should try time to time to massage his intestine to increase the movement. Try to give him daily kiwi and fig jam and to avoid bananas. And of course, no fast food or snack food. You should try this regular diet for a long time to have a regular intestinal movement. Hope my advises are helpful to you.