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Stomach problem
My son is 1 year and 1 month old...he constipate alot...he had a hard pebble-like stool...what should I do.. or what medicine should I give.
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What is the period of constipation? If it is from birth, for long period, we need to do further investigations. If for short period, we need to increase water intake, fibre intake in form of leafy vegetables, fruits, reduce intake of milk.If no improvement, we need laxatives
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Based on duration, we will decide.
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You can give a laxative Luke junior cipeg powder 1spoon mixed in 30-50 ml water once a day in the night for 7-10 days,
Meanwhile restrict giving cows milk and continue breast feeds as it makes stools softer,encourage giving more green leafy veggies,fibrous vegetables and fruits and more solid diet throughout the day with more fluids.
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If it persists for more than 10 days see your Pediatric specialist and a Pediatric Suergon to rule out surgical problems and hypothyroidism so you may have to do an thyroid profile work up for the child
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Rectal bleeding is dangerous so the Suergon has to be opined
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Syp Duphalac 5ml hs once per day x 5 days
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Thyroid test and Urine test must
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Start solid food
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