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My son is 1 year 3 months old. Days when he refuses to drink water, constipation really troubles him. Not sure how to help him drink more water and what to do during these days when he is struggling with constipation - is there any home remedy I could try or anything else that could help soften stools?
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Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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Keep copper jug filled with water in night and give that water in morning or during daytime.
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Yes, give him plenty of other fluids that he may like for eg: Coconut water.
More salads, watery fruits and veggies, less refined carbs.
Can try pureed figs mixed in milk or mashed banana.
If it persists, please consult.
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High fiber diet, toilet training, plenty oral liquid, stop outside food like chocolate, biscuits,coffee, curd, bread, pizza. Milk and milk products also stop.
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
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8 yrs exp
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Give banana ,orange ,
And fibrous diet
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