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Constipation
My son is struggling to pass stools the everyday. It is very hard.
His food intake is also less since last 3 months.
My son is 18 months and he weighs 8 kgs.
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Your concern looks very genuine.18 months and 8 kg is less if the child's birth weight was 2.5 kg or more.
Constipation in this age group is common .As it seems to affect his food intake you need to treat it.
Get his weight and height plotted on a brought chart to know the extent of problem .
Get his thyroid checked if not done already.
Next Steps
increase viber in diet
decrease his milk intake to 50% of whatever he is taking now.offer rice based foods regularly.do not give refined flour - maida products like biscuits and chips.decrese sugar intake
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using lactulose and glycerine suppository helps.
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Better to review with pediatrician because her kid is just 1 yr old
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Constipation is more common problem among kids...this is because of faulty food habits...give more water and high fiber containing food like banana, papaya, vegetable soups etc.avoid jungfood....if problem still persists consult your pediatrician for stool softener as more information is required for dosing ...
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Dr. Akshay Kapoor
Pediatrician
14 yrs exp
Delhi
Treating constipation is easier said than done
As your child is small visit a pediatric gastroenterologist at the earliest to rule out any underlying problem
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Dr. Venkat Raghav
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello.......I can understand your concern.. Feed him enough water, give him fiber containing vegetables, Give him plenty of whole grains, fruits, and vegetables.if your toddler's constipation lasts for two weeks or more it's called chronic constipation, and you should see your pediatrician. , doctor may prescribe stool softener.....
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