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Poop issue
This two-year-old boy is struggling to defecate. In this regard, I have already consulted the doctor and prescribed medicine for two months, but now the problem is again coming, can I use delcofelx tablets for this? How many days once can be placed in the mouth of the asana
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Oral laxatives should be continued and gradually tapered (sudden stopping, stopping too soon will worsen problem) after stool pattern normalises along with dietary changes ie more fibre, water, less fat.
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Should sit on toilet after each meal for a few minutes to retrain bowel for regular motion
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If the child is having chronic constipation u should check TSH levels.
Appropriate diet and toilet training is important for managing constipation.
Include a fibre rich diet- fruits and vegetables. Avoid junk food.
Toilet training - encourage child to sit on potty daily morning .
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Kindly consult
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Firstly please start proper toilet training, enough of fluid, fruits, salads etc to add in diet and reduce amount of milk in diet
Secondly discourage overuse of laxatives
If resistant constipation, also work up for thyroid
Dont use dulcolex, looz syrup u can give up to 10 ml, try using intermittently
If all of these doesnt work, meet nearby practitioner, muout works better if required on daily basis
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Kindly provide fibre rich diet(fruits and vegetables)
Plenty of water
Avoid biscuits and junk foods
If persisting consult doctor personally
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Give fruits and vegetables in diet
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Dr. Rahul Kamble
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Bangalore
Proper toilet training is important:- Follow Rule of 1 -- ((,# How rule of 1 to be followed, by one person (only one care giver should be responsible for potty training)
1 Time:fixed in morning
1 place: a fixed toilet, preferably Indian style sitting is better.
1 word :like poo, potty.))
u need to have patience and consistency to have proper toilet training done
Treat the child with patience and empathy.
Don't scold the child.
DIET RICH IN FIBER:-
•diet rich in fiber like whole cereal and pulses along with it Add fresh fruit and salad in diet.
• Add green leafy vegetables in diet.
• Avoid backery items and maida items.
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Pune
Nothing to worrye
Give plenty of oral liquids .
Fibrous rich diet
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kindly consult once for discussion
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