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Constipation in 2year baby
My baby is 2year old she safaring constipation from one week poti full of hord she crying during toylet please tell me what do syrap and medicine
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Please apply xylocaine jelly to Ana lares before passing stool . Please give khichdi , soup , oranges , meshed vegetables to baby . Use glycerine suppository. Laxatives are habit forming so don’t make it a routine. May be anal fissure due to hard stool is cause ! Investigate for hypothyroidism if problem becomes chronic
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Give PEG liquid orally or duphalac syp to soften the stool...
Diet should not include milk, bakery and maida products...
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give high fiber diet...and plenty of liquid orally...
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diet management is more important for long term treatment..
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Duphalac syrup to loosen stools 5 to 10 ml daily. May be diluted with juice.
Enema may also be required.
If association with vomiting, distension or pain abdomen, fever then consult doctor first.
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fruit juice and more water should be given
cut down candies and sweets
milk also less quantity
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
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Reduce milk and milk products.
Give plenty of liquids/water
Give green leafy vegetables and fruits
Make her sit to pass stools
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Give Syr Duphalac to soften the stools
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