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Constipation
My 2 year old daughter is suffering from constipation for around last 1 month.She poop after 2-3 days and for that too she try very hard.I gave her luvilok syrup 5ml daily after dinner for 15 days but still no improvement.Please help.
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Please consult online to give a detailed diet pattern of the child bowel habits when this started etc so that proper advise can be given
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generally increase fibre rich diet increased water intake help to relieve constipation
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Constipation in children is common problem
Proper toilet training is needed at this age to avoid constipation.
Advise to give high fiber diet
Avoid excess milk intake
Deworm the child with syp albendazole 10ml at bedtime
Stool softener such as syp pegalup is required for atleast 6 weeks.
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consult pediatrician online for further assessment and treatment
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Hello,
Constipation is a very big problem in children..
It requires proper counselling,dietary management and toilet training...
Next Steps
consult online for proper advice and treatment...
Health Tips
avoid milk and maida products...
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Constipation is very common in this age group.
Give lots of fibre rich food like dalia, suji , oats, vegey and fruits.
Avoid refined food like maida.
Give lots of fluids like water, soup, juices.
Milk should be given twice a day only.
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if problem persist consult online.
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