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My son (2 year 11months) is having constipation from last few days. Is there any syrup or stool softener available for kids of this small age?
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Give plenty of water and fibre.Pls connect for further discussion and solution.
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Plenty of water and take home cooked food .
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Dulcolax suppository
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Dulcolax suppository....
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Dulcolax suppository
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Milk of magnesia 2ml at night.
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Dulcolax suppository
To be inserted in anus first greece with valine or oil than insert in anus put one pillow under buttocks.
It will dissolve than ask him to put pressure on anus. Stool comes out
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Kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on practo app
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Definitely increase water intake and giving fruits and veggies. That will help set a routine of passing stools daily. For this acute discomfort you may try glycerine anal suppository, which needs to be inserted softly and wait for about 30 mins. Let the child sip some luke warm water. In case this doesn't help, then it's time to get a Paediatrician's opinion.
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Constipation at this age is very common, improves well with the right diet, fluids and child safe stool softeners 😊
Feel free to consult me directly once with your child’s weight and symptoms I’ll guide you properly and safely.
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Hey!
We need to find out the cause of constipation first of all before prescribing medication. And secondly we need weight of the child to adjust dose and prescribe syrup. Kindly discuss the complete history of baby to get him well soon. Best wishes!
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Kindly connect with doctor to rule out cause of constipation and give weight of child to adjust dose.
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Do not medicate on your own or as per pharmacist to your baby please!
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Dr. Ajay Kestwal
General Physician
19 yrs exp
South Goa
Consider starting an osmotic stool softener such as Polyethylene Glycol (PEG 3350) or Lactulose syrup. These are safe, non-habit-forming options for this age group that work by drawing water into the stool to make it easier to pass. Please confirm the child's approximate weight so a precise dosage can be provided.
Encourage a relaxed, regular toilet routine (e.g., 10 minutes after breakfast or dinner). Ensure his feet are supported on a small stool if using a standard toilet to make straining unnecessary.
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Encourage plenty of water throughout the day. Introduce high-fiber fruits (like prunes, pears, or papaya) and reduce excessive consumption of cow's milk or processed foods, which can sometimes exacerbate constipation.
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Please seek immediate in-person medical attention of a paediatrician if your son develops severe abdominal pain, persistent vomiting, fever, or blood in his stool.
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Dr. Aman Tripathi
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Pathankot
An finer option for a child is softovac granules 1 tablespoon in 1/2 glass water twice a day for 3 days
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Monitor stools and stop if he has loose stools
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Twice a day for 3 days then once a day for 2 days
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
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4 yrs exp
Jaipur
Do consult
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Do connect and consult
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
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Dr. Shreya Pradip Gudka
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Mumbai
Please consult a pediatrician
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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