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What Could Cause Constipation And Difficulty In Passing Stools In A Child?
my 2 year old son has been trying to poop for 2 days now and cant or wont. he strains and then cries after and I feel so bad what do I do. I have given him straight apple juice to loosen it up I started that yesterday and still nothing there is streaks in his diaper but nothing is actually coming out
Fri, 28 Feb 2014
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If your baby has constipation give him diet rich in fruits and vegetables which are rich in fiber. Give him plenty of water to drink. Encourage him to play outside and not sit in front of the computer or television. These measures should normally correct constipation. If the symptoms persists then laxative are required.
Please consult your doctor for a physical examination. Your doctor may order certain investigations based on the physical examination findings. Diagnosis and further management depends on the investigation reports.
Continue to ask further queries as required.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
Dr Y V Siva Sankara Murty
M.D.(Pediatrics)
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Thanks for writing to health care magic.
If your baby has constipation give him diet rich in fruits and vegetables which are rich in fiber. Give him plenty of water to drink. Encourage him to play outside and not sit in front of the computer or television. These measures should normally correct constipation. If the symptoms persists then laxative are required.
Please consult your doctor for a physical examination. Your doctor may order certain investigations based on the physical examination findings. Diagnosis and further management depends on the investigation reports.
Continue to ask further queries as required.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
Dr Y V Siva Sankara Murty
M.D.(Pediatrics)
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
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