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2 prunes a day
Hello dr , my baby is two years old and he is having constipation issues and tried medicines which are suggested by dr for a few months while taking medicines no issues seen but after completing the medicines course again the same issue repeats. So I started to give 2 prunes daily and with other fruits( mostly high sugary fruits he likes) in day but is it ok to give daily with other fruits does this anyway affect his sugar level and cause any long term issues ?
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Needs to teach Toilet training
Needs to include high fibre Rich diet
Needs to Avoid Maida products like biscuits, bread , cakes, chocolates and other junk food
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Dr. Jay Gajjar
Pediatrician
6 yrs exp
Surat
Yes, giving 1-2 prunes daily for constipation in a 2-year-old is generally safe and commonly used. It usually does not cause long-term sugar-related problems if given in moderation along with a balanced diet and good physical activity.
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If constipation is severe, painful, associated with blood in stool, poor weight gain, vomiting or persistent abdominal distension, kindly follow up again with your pediatrician.
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Please prefer whole fruits over juices and also encourage adequate water intake, vegetables, fiber-rich foods and regular toilet habits. Many children with constipation need prolonged dietary management and sometimes medicines for a longer duration to break the constipation cycle.
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Pune
Visit physically to nearby pediatrician
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Mahak Arora
Pediatrician
10 yrs exp
New Delhi
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Prunes are fibre rich so no issues with that you can continue..
Avoid excess sugar in form of biscuits , cookies rest is absolutely fine
You kindly potty train your baby helps in constipation
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