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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Constipation

Hi, my four month old son suffers from chronic constipatoin and we have tried everything our pediatrician has recommended. We've switched formula brands and tried soya. He will be regular for 2-5 days after changing brands and then he is constipated again. I will give him a supository when he gets really fussy, and the stimulation alone is enough to get him to have a bowel movement. It has been this same routine for two and half months since I stopped breastfeeding. Any advice? He is a very very fussy baby!! Thanks
Tue, 30 Jan 2018
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Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can.
This may be r related to IBS andchronic constipation (spasms). That is particularly true when you consume foods like nuts or popcorn that would trigger spasms of the bowel.
I suggest to run colonoscopy to exclude organic problems first.
With regards to finding blood floating in the toilet after you pass the motion, that would be related to possible:
- fissures due to chronic constipation
- hemorrhoids

In both cases, you need to take measures to reduce constipation that would trigger such problems:
- do more physical activity
- increase water consumption
- take more foods high in fiber content
- fiber supplements can help
- can use laxatives once in a while to improve the symptoms

I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time.
Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.
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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Constipation

Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can. This may be r related to IBS andchronic constipation (spasms). That is particularly true when you consume foods like nuts or popcorn that would trigger spasms of the bowel. I suggest to run colonoscopy to exclude organic problems first. With regards to finding blood floating in the toilet after you pass the motion, that would be related to possible: - fissures due to chronic constipation - hemorrhoids In both cases, you need to take measures to reduce constipation that would trigger such problems: - do more physical activity - increase water consumption - take more foods high in fiber content - fiber supplements can help - can use laxatives once in a while to improve the symptoms I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time. Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.