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Child Having Constipation, Hard Stools, Strain While Passing Motion. Have Good Food Habits, Drink Plenty Water. What Can Be Done?
hello doctor, I have kids one is 2 years 3months, & the other is 4 & a half, both are good at eating, & also in take good amount of water daily, but even though they are suffering from hard stools , they wont pass motion freely , they strain when passing,whats the reason for their constipation at this age? is there any tonic or alternative for this?
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Give more water & add fiber rich diet.
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