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Constipation
Hello..
My 2 year old son having a problem of constipation. From last 3 month.
I consult doctor and they give him laxoluz syrup. So that he will get soft stool...
But this medicine is work 50/50.
He still get hard stool.
And my son do a potty in a interval of 4 days.
And sometimes it takes 5 day... So I use glycerine suppository then only stool comes out...
He drink 300 ml of milk everyday.
What should I do now..
Is it anything serious here?
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You should give PEG liquid for 5 to 7 days then vontinue with laxoluz syp...
Diet management is the mainstay of treatment...so give green vegetables, plenty of liquid orally...
Next Steps
long term management requires...needs proper counselling..
avoid milk if possible
Health Tips
consult online...
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
More detailed history of the diet is required.
Next Steps
Give plenty of liquids/ soups, green leafy vegetables and fruits, fibre rich diet.
Toilet training.
Make him sit to pass stool
Health Tips
Reduce milk and biscuits. Continue stool softener if child doesn’t pass stool
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Dr. Sai Praneetha
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Needs detailed history on his diet and any other symptoms
Next Steps
online consultation for further medication
Health Tips
green leafy vegetables, vegetables, fruits,.
plenty of water intake
toilet training
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