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Constipation
My son, who is 2.4 yr old has been suffering from chronic constipation for last one month. As per Doctor's advice he was given Relux Syrup 7ml daily at night after food for 2 weeks. During that medication period his stool getting normal day by day. But just after 2 weeks period, the same issue reoccurs and my son finds always difficulty in moving his bowel movements. Kindly suggest.
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Dietary causes are the main reason for consultation. Please rectify any causes there.
Hypothyroidism is another cause. Get the thyroid tests done. If all normal , give daily dose of PEG based laxative . It does not cause any side effects.
Next Steps
Problem slowly improves . Just keep giving fibre, water, and do proper toilet training .
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Hello,
Please do the following - toilet training, high fibre diet, plenty of liquid, stop bottle.
It's going to take some time.
Consult your doctor or online consultation with me.
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It's important to understand why the child is constipated. There has to be a proper schedule and content of foods that you offer to the child.
Toilet training also needs to be done.
Next Steps
Best is to be counselled once on why it happens and what can be done so that constipation doesnt keep recurring. below is the main things to do. To do best, try to take online consult.
Health Tips
Repsonsive feeding
high fiber foods like oats, grains, rajma, chana, salads with cucumber, beetroot, raw veggies, fruits especially papaya, peas
atleast 1.2 - 1.4 litres of water per day
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