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Suggest Treatment For Constipation Problem In A Child

My son is 1.6 years old and has recently started with constipation problem. His bowel movement is 3-4 times in a week. he poops very little and the area is red. His stools are very hard. He drinks very less water. His adbomen blots and has lot of gas.Eery alternate day we are using Dulcoflax suppository. It pains when he puts pressure for bowel movement. Please advise.
Tue, 24 Mar 2015
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Hello,

Thank you for asking at HCM.

I went through your son's history and would like to make suggestions for him as follows:

1. Constipation is a very common problem in children and needs attention. I most of the cases, causes of constipation are faulty diet or faulty toilet training.

2. I would like to emphasize the importance of diet. Please give him plenty of fluids during day like water, soups, etc. Also please give him high fiber diet like plenty of green leafy vegetables, whole cereals and fresh fruits.

3. Please avoid or minimize consumption of finely grained cereals, refined sugars, cold drinks, etc.

4. I would like to mention here that correction of diet is the most important aspect of treatment of constipation. Please use dulcolax suppositories under guidance of your doctor only.

5. As he has lot of gas and bloating, I would also suggest him probiotics supplements.

6. I usually suggest my such patients regular use of laxatives like lactulose for a few weeks.

7. Please consult your pediatrician who will also guide you about toilet training of the child.

Hope above suggestions will be helpful to you.

Should you have any further query, please feel free to ask at HCM.

Wish you the best of the health ahead.
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Suggest Treatment For Constipation Problem In A Child

Hello, Thank you for asking at HCM. I went through your son s history and would like to make suggestions for him as follows: 1. Constipation is a very common problem in children and needs attention. I most of the cases, causes of constipation are faulty diet or faulty toilet training. 2. I would like to emphasize the importance of diet. Please give him plenty of fluids during day like water, soups, etc. Also please give him high fiber diet like plenty of green leafy vegetables, whole cereals and fresh fruits. 3. Please avoid or minimize consumption of finely grained cereals, refined sugars, cold drinks, etc. 4. I would like to mention here that correction of diet is the most important aspect of treatment of constipation. Please use dulcolax suppositories under guidance of your doctor only. 5. As he has lot of gas and bloating, I would also suggest him probiotics supplements. 6. I usually suggest my such patients regular use of laxatives like lactulose for a few weeks. 7. Please consult your pediatrician who will also guide you about toilet training of the child. Hope above suggestions will be helpful to you. Should you have any further query, please feel free to ask at HCM. Wish you the best of the health ahead.