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Consistently strains while pooping
Hello dr , my 1 year baby consistently strains while pooping for a few months( after starting solids) sometimes like hard pebbles and sometimes it's normal and he will poop every alternative day. Nowadays he poop hard stool first and then normal in small portions( mostly three times a day) and he has urine reflux grade 2.
Hello,
Straining during passing stools is a common concern and is often due to functional constipation or normal behavior
Watch for red flags like Bilious vomiting, Poor weight gain, Neurological deficits or lumbosacral anomalies
Next Steps
Dietary Modifications-Increase fiber:
Fruits: papaya, prunes, pears, peaches
Vegetables and whole grains
Hydration: Offer water between feeds
Avoid excessive milk intake (>500 mL/day)
Toilet Habits and Behavior
Encourage relaxed potty time (if toilet-trained)
Avoid pressure or punishment
Health Tips
May use Syp Lactulose if not improving
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