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My baby is of 2 years old and she is having the problem of constipation. Can I give her bhahmeeghrutham? If yes what is the dosage and timing?

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No... U don't give her that... U give it to her only after digestion is clear.. Otherwise it will leads to some negative effects ...  Read More

My 15 months baby having constipation can I give neopeptine and how much dose

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Hello Madam, Yes you can try Neopeptine syrup 2.5 ml thrice a day. ...  Read More

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My baby 11 months old she have bad constipation bz of that she refuse food to eat plz suggest me some food,frutis to help in constipation and which food avoid in constipation... Bananas r helpful or not?

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If constipation is since birth, consult Pediatric Surgeon. Avoid banana. ...  Read More

2 year baby Suffering constipation from last 2 days . He try to do but fail . And cry badly.. Please suggest medicines

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Put dulcolax suppositories in the anus and start peg clear solution 12.5ml in 50 ml froot daily for 7 days and follow up on consult ...  Read More

I have 1 year 11 months baby her motion was always hard from birth as if she drinks milk she get constipation more pls suggest

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"Constipation- Parenting Tips." by Dr.Shebin C E - https://www.practo.com/healthfeed/constipation-parenting-tips-44407/post ...  Read More

My 3.5 month old baby is suffering from constipation. She didnt poop from 10 days. She is on breast feeding. Kindly suggest some medicine.

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Completely breastfeed baby of 3 and half month may poop multiple times in a day or once in about 7 to 10 days . both are considered normal as long as the baby is feeding well , gaining good weight , ...  Read More

My baby is have. Constipation problem, she will cry during excreting. Please advice the solution. She is 1year 2 months now. Since from 3minths she has this problem.

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Any history of delayed passage of meconium at birth? Give plenty of oral fluids High fiber diet- fruits ( except apple) and green leafy veg. Stop bakery products like biscuits breads if any. Reduce m ...  Read More

Baby has problem of constipation Baby is not passing stool properly His stool was tight In 3 days he have his potty Baby age 9 month 11 days

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If it is of recent occurrence and not present since birth , then it may be related to some dietary changes in the child as in this age group different and new foods keep getting added to the diet . Ho ...  Read More

My 3 years baby have constipation problem from birth now a days there is blood in stool with hard stool plz suggest

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Get examined Needs proper consultation ...  Read More

Kindly advice some effective home/medicine treatment for baby age 4months if he/she feel constipation problem...

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Hi thanks for writing to Practo. Is baby in top milk or exclusive breast feed? As such exclusive beast fed babies sometimes don't pass motion everyday. Your query needs to be discussed one to one As ...  Read More

Ive been facing constipation type hard stools since almost a month now and along with it I also see rise in weight after the tuberculosis treatment that just got over before few months ago. And its affecting my hormones too. So what to do to treat it?

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How frequently You are passing stools? Are you passing FLATUS (gas) Regularly? If yes, then Nothing to worry. Just add more Fibre(fruits & vegetables) to your diet and take plenty of water. what you ...  Read More

I have been having constipation and I was having regular bowel movements before not it's small quantity how much time it takes to heal constipation. My doctor said I have colitis (not ibd colitis) but mild inflammation of colon so how long it takes to heal that and is their possibility of this turning into ibd

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

Dear Sir / Madam My daughter age 12 months she is suffering mums as confirmed by local family Doctor and given some ointment and Paracitmal drops, he said it will cure 3 to 5 days, but still not cured .please suggest further treatment ,attached photo of the same

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Parotid swelling typically peaks at 1-3 days after onset and resolves in 7-10 days for most cases, though full recovery may take 2-3 weeks. ...  Read More

Hi I am having constipation from three months. I can pass the stools regularly but it is hard. I am having only rice and sambhar now and chapathi. I drink 2L of water but still it is of no use. It is quite difficult to pass stools. I have read on the internet that constipation is symptoms of colorectal cancer. Hence, am worries about that. The stoo

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Constipation is not always related to colon cancer. You must be worried if u see fresh bleed in stools. Increase your water intake. ...  Read More

My four yrs child do not eat well he do not like fruits and do not eat chapati and vegitables and have constipation problem please guide me .

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Maintain hydration and give fibre rich diet like fruits and vegetables more ...  Read More

I had constipation for few days. So I did thyroid test and the results show TSH 5.92. ALSO HbA1c is 5.8. total cholesterol 203. Any suggestions for my condition please??

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Tell me about your dietary behavior. Start consuming a lot of fibres and fruits in your diet. ...  Read More

I am diabetic with chronic Constipation with Inguinal Hernia. Please suggest medicine for Chronic Constipation. Allopathic and Ayurvedic both.

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Syp.cremafin sugar free 30ml at bed time ...  Read More

My daughter is 9 yr old.. having constipation since 5 days and unable to pass motion.. what food can we give to pass motion easily

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Give her ghee morning empty stomach. Follow HAIP DIET ...  Read More

Dear Doctor, Please advise list of food either veg or non veg , fruits, vegetables, chicken, mutton I should avoid for severe constipation.

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Good evening pls connect through app directly. ...  Read More

Hi my baby is 20 months facing constipation issue for pat two days...what medicine can I give for him ?

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Greetings kindly consult doctor in person ...  Read More

My daughter is having constipation problem for last 1 year. She is taking laxopeg medicine every day consuming through milk. But she is eating proper fiber rich food , water intake . But still medicine required to pass the stool easily. Need help in solution even after having fiber rich food why her constipation problem still continues.

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First ur diagnosis maybe wrong ...  Read More

Hello sir/ Madam What is the diet to be maintained for constipation relief for 22 months baby..How much water required in a day .. What diet to be followed for constipation relief.

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Slowly start to decrease milk intake in child as milk can cause constipation in child and start to increase fiber in form of fruits like apple, chiku and also even salad can be included at this stage ...  Read More

Hi, I have been suffering from constipation and trying ayuravedic medic ANULOMA DS tablet for a long time. Recently, i did my blood test and the ESR were on the higher side. Can someone suggest any new good constipation medicine?

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Need few more details Kindly consult ...  Read More

I am getting constipation from last month also hard stool i have to force but I get little also i have a bit dental issue I can't eat properly

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Pls connect for online consultation and advice ...  Read More

Have constipation since few days. Having syrup and all, still no improvements much.. Any other suggestions? Also suggest some fiber rich food/ fruits etc??

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Need to know past and present medical history of the patient, any medication he is taking Detail consultation with recent lab works preferred ...  Read More

I am taking psychiatry medication...and am getting constipation regularly from 2 years... while take duphalac syrup,it's not working properly...what to do next

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The syrup you are taking should be taken in adequate amount. If taking less than the required dose, it appears not working. ...  Read More

Hello dr my baby is 7months 15 days old after starting solid he is doing hard poop 5 to 6 times a day, and what ever he eat same thing it's coming from poop. recently i consult to the dr he told to give zymogreat 0.7 ml day n night for 5 days.. but nothing works again i visited he told to give papaya puree in daily basis for the baby but still my

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Hi. You need a proper counselling for ' how to start solid ' . ...  Read More

My one year old baby have constipation from 10 days no gastric prob only constipation plz help how to relief

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Greetings kindly hydrate the child well add more vegetables and fruits to eat ...  Read More

I am 65 , have bloating and constipation, more problem is constipation, need to put pressure to obtain motion and my stool is thin and pencil like, I drink lot of water and eat fruits and vegetables Please advise a treatment for now as I will consult later

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After ruling out Tsh , calcium,lead levels Start on fibre ...  Read More

My baby is 8 months old... I am giving him solid food for three times in a day along with breastmilk... His stool is hard and dry for several days... What should I do for his constipation??

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Mild constipation is common during weaning. Since your baby is 8 months old and on solids, hard stools may occur due to low fiber or fluid intake. ✅ What you can do: Fluids: Increase water intak ...  Read More

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