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What Causes Painful Hard Stools In Children?

sir my 2 year old daughter is suffering while toilet. she cries a lot while the stool comes. the stool is very hard and the shape is of 2 - 3 inches in dia. also she does the toilet once in two - three days. it takes for her to put pressure during stool comes from approx. 30 minutes she tries a lot so that the stool come but it hardly comes, sometimes she even in a situation where it seemed she will faint as she can not handle the pain . pls help.
Fri, 8 Sep 2017
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Hello dear

Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com
I have gone through your concern in depth .

* This is in relation with different reasons
- intestinal motility issue - lack of fiber intake - inadequate hydration
- mobility related issues - other intestine issues - systemic reasons .

* Suggestions for better outcome
- Allow plenty of liquids .
- High fiber diet with green leafy veg , whole grains , cereals , pulses .
- Check that food is chewed properly .

- Check activity status .
- No sleeping should be allowed after lunch for minimum 2 hrs .
- Avoid dairy fat , excess sugar , junk food which aid in slowing gut
movements .
- Pro biotics intake will also support .

- Regular toilet training to child with friendly approach helps a lot .
- In severe cases , bulk forming laxatives are also used by pediatrician .

Wishing her fine health ahead .
Regards .
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What Causes Painful Hard Stools In Children?

Hello dear Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com I have gone through your concern in depth . * This is in relation with different reasons - intestinal motility issue - lack of fiber intake - inadequate hydration - mobility related issues - other intestine issues - systemic reasons . * Suggestions for better outcome - Allow plenty of liquids . - High fiber diet with green leafy veg , whole grains , cereals , pulses . - Check that food is chewed properly . - Check activity status . - No sleeping should be allowed after lunch for minimum 2 hrs . - Avoid dairy fat , excess sugar , junk food which aid in slowing gut movements . - Pro biotics intake will also support . - Regular toilet training to child with friendly approach helps a lot . - In severe cases , bulk forming laxatives are also used by pediatrician . Wishing her fine health ahead . Regards .