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How Can Constipation In A Child Be Treated?

My child 4 years age he is very much suffering to go to motion. Motion is always heavy tight and He cant go without suffering/ In His stomch motion become to very hard and He is not interests to eating. We don t know why he is not having hungry. please give me a solution in home treatment. we treated him with all physician.
Mon, 6 Feb 2017
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Hello dear
I understand your concern
Constipation in children could be due to toilet training issue, change in diet, low fluid intake and fiber intake, medical problem like hypothyroidism.
I would suggest to consult the paediatrician and undergo proper examination for better management.
Following treatment will helpful:
Saline and soap emena through anal rout give immediate relief.
Put dulcolax suppository
Syrup cremaffin and dicyclomine
Give high dietary fiber with supplements like senna.
Give fruits like ripe banana
Give lots of water and maintain hydration
Hope this may hep you

Contact further if follow up needed
Best regards
Dr. Sagar
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How Can Constipation In A Child Be Treated?

Hello dear I understand your concern Constipation in children could be due to toilet training issue, change in diet, low fluid intake and fiber intake, medical problem like hypothyroidism. I would suggest to consult the paediatrician and undergo proper examination for better management. Following treatment will helpful: Saline and soap emena through anal rout give immediate relief. Put dulcolax suppository Syrup cremaffin and dicyclomine Give high dietary fiber with supplements like senna. Give fruits like ripe banana Give lots of water and maintain hydration Hope this may hep you Contact further if follow up needed Best regards Dr. Sagar