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Suggest Remedies For Constipation In A Child

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Posted on Wed, 29 Jun 2016
Question: My son age is 4 years and he is not going motion regularly.
he is going to motion in every 2 or 3 days..
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Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
He is suffering from constipation

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

I have gone very carefully through your query. Incidentally, constipation in children has become a very frequently encountered problem these days. The primary reason for the same is lack of adequate play as well as the lack of adequate amounts of fiber containing foods in diet.

Going through the following link should help:
http://patient.info/health/constipation-in-children-leaflet

The mainstay of treatment would be to increase the total dietary fiber consumption. Wheat, corn, and rice XXXXXXX are high in insoluble fiber, which helps prevent constipation. XXXXXXX can be sprinkled into his favorite foods, from hot cereal and pancakes to muffins and cookies. Many popular high-fiber cereals and bars are also packed with XXXXXXX Beans really are the magical fruit. Isabgol (psyllium husk) or senna can also be given as fiber supplements.

Make sure that he drinks plenty of water and goes to pass stool at a regular time every day (irrespective of whether he feels an urge to pass). This will demote stool holding habits and would promote regular bowel habits.

Let me know if I could help further.

Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Remedies For Constipation In A Child

Brief Answer: He is suffering from constipation Detailed Answer: Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic. I have gone very carefully through your query. Incidentally, constipation in children has become a very frequently encountered problem these days. The primary reason for the same is lack of adequate play as well as the lack of adequate amounts of fiber containing foods in diet. Going through the following link should help: http://patient.info/health/constipation-in-children-leaflet The mainstay of treatment would be to increase the total dietary fiber consumption. Wheat, corn, and rice XXXXXXX are high in insoluble fiber, which helps prevent constipation. XXXXXXX can be sprinkled into his favorite foods, from hot cereal and pancakes to muffins and cookies. Many popular high-fiber cereals and bars are also packed with XXXXXXX Beans really are the magical fruit. Isabgol (psyllium husk) or senna can also be given as fiber supplements. Make sure that he drinks plenty of water and goes to pass stool at a regular time every day (irrespective of whether he feels an urge to pass). This will demote stool holding habits and would promote regular bowel habits. Let me know if I could help further. Regards