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Constipation
My 11 year old very sensitive DD has peculiar chronic constipation problem.She poops in very small quantities for number of times in day even when she takes 3-4 servings of fruits and two vegetables it's only when a laxative given for 3-4 days completely or prunes or blueberries for same duration is given the volume of poop increases but then it's for much longer times in a day she has to evacuates.This cycle continues for next 3-4 days till supposedly her bowel is clear.Daily activity is deeply disturbed and embarrassing for her therefore.Please help
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Dr. Lokanadha Reddy
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14 yrs exp
Bangalore
She may be having fecal impaction. Meet your pediatrician for its treatment and diet changes should be followed correctly. Give daily 3 litres of water and 2 bananas before going to bed and observe the bowel pattern. Hope this helps.
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