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Baby Has Very Few Bowel Movements. Why?
My toddler, almost 4, will go days (7 or 8) without a bowel movement other than loose accidents two or three times a day in his underwear. He was potty trained before he was two and has been struggling for a few months with this. When he does go, it is a normal looking bowel movement just big. He does not strain and does not complain of stomach aches. I
Mon, 28 Jan 2013
Hi
Thanks for your query,
Constipation in children is usually due to dietary factor.
Since he is 4 years of age and is asymptomatic hypothyroidism is ruled out.
There is also no problem of fissures also.
I suggest you to modify his diet;
Give plenty of fluids,salads,green leafy vegetables.fruit .
Avoid all kind of fried and junk food.
Wishing your child good health.
God bless.
Thanks for your query,
Constipation in children is usually due to dietary factor.
Since he is 4 years of age and is asymptomatic hypothyroidism is ruled out.
There is also no problem of fissures also.
I suggest you to modify his diet;
Give plenty of fluids,salads,green leafy vegetables.fruit .
Avoid all kind of fried and junk food.
Wishing your child good health.
God bless.
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