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Blood in stools
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My son is 20 months old .He is not passing his stool regularly and in 3 -4 days he pass his stool with so much of pain and while doing it blood comes from that .it almost 20 days now. Pls help
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Its mostly constipation...give stool softner like lactulose or Pegclear liquid....
Give plenty of liquid orally to avoid hardening of stool..
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toilet training must...
consult online if requires
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give high fiber diet to prevent constipation and reduce milk and maida products
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Dr. Anurag Mohta
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Indore
Make sure to give plenty of water along with reduced milk intake. This is constipation and need to be addressed immediately otherwise it will create fear in child mind and child will start avoiding going for potty.
Improve diet rich in fibres including vegetables and fruits.
Consult if in doubt or for better understanding
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Start toilet training.
Train him to sit and pass stools
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Give him plenty of liquids/ water. Give green leafy vegetables and fruits. Fibre rich diet .you can give stool softener Syr . Duphalac for few days.
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Dr. Ashwini Kumar
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Faridabad
It seems constipation/hard stool related
Plenty of fluid
Give Honey at night
Increase fibre in diet ( add green vegetables and fruits )
Avoid juices
If still persisting will need Pegclear syrup
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