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Impacted / hard stool
My 2.7 year Daughter frequently asks for bathroom. We noticed the stool is hard and she cries during bathroom. Its been 2- 3 days. She also have mild fever. Kindly suggest some prescription.
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Give water ,warm water with honey
Syr duphalac 5 ml twice daily .mix it in some water .
If hard stools is a frequent problem ,water,fiber intake shud be good .
Toilet training is must .
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Dr. N V Tejaswini
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Constipation is most common esp during potty training.First I would suggest dietary change, increase water and fibre rich vegetables and fruits. Start potty training and give her time.
If dietary change doesn’t help then laxatives. Consult you paediatrician if required
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Dr. Bhaskar Reddy
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Khammam
Increase foods rich in dietary fibres , also avoid chocolates and cream biscuits if taking
Next Steps
Syp PEGCLEAR
4ml thrice a day for 2 weeks
Each 4 ml diliute with 1 glass of water and administer each time
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Rule out thyroid if the symptoms persists long
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