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Not passing stool for 5 days

2024-12-24 15:00:58
My child is 5yrs 10 month old . She's pooing every 5 or 6 days. It's frequently happened. Can I give her milk of magnesia? And suggest doses
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no don’t give

Answered2024-12-25 08:29:24

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Is the child toilet trained? Most commonly constipation occurs in this age group because of problems with toilet training Make sure you give 2-3 liters waters per day, plenty of raw vegetables and fruits and green leafy vegetables Kindly consult if need assistance with toilet training

Answered2024-12-25 08:45:37

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Include fibre rich foods in diet, vegetables and fruits. Increase water intake minimum 8-9 glasses of water per day. For stat use one dulcolex suppository can be given.
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What’s the weight of the child

Answered2024-12-25 08:16:32

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