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Child Has Hypothyroidism. Loose Stools. Should Evict Fibers Be Given?
hi ,
my child is 4.10yrs ,he is hypo thyriod since by birth .im using thyronorm alternate 100,125.From past 15days he not going to free motion ,in last 15 days he went 4 or 5 times .daily we use Evict fibers also .if we take him to pediatrician he takes casual and told me to use evict....but v dont think this is the solution pls suggest the solution or to whom v have to take him.......
my child is 4.10yrs ,he is hypo thyriod since by birth .im using thyronorm alternate 100,125.From past 15days he not going to free motion ,in last 15 days he went 4 or 5 times .daily we use Evict fibers also .if we take him to pediatrician he takes casual and told me to use evict....but v dont think this is the solution pls suggest the solution or to whom v have to take him.......
Mon, 15 Apr 2013
Hi dear,
Hypothyroidism is known to cause tight stools. Make sure your child's thyroid levels are normal. Stools are formed by the fiber we take. Unless we increase the fiber content which includes fruits, green vegetables, water, green leaves we cannot improve constipation. Evict is a temporary measure. Change in diet and good activity will only bring a change and that too takes atleast a month to see a change.
Take care
Dr. Balaji Chinnasami MD
Assistant professor - Pediatrics
Hypothyroidism is known to cause tight stools. Make sure your child's thyroid levels are normal. Stools are formed by the fiber we take. Unless we increase the fiber content which includes fruits, green vegetables, water, green leaves we cannot improve constipation. Evict is a temporary measure. Change in diet and good activity will only bring a change and that too takes atleast a month to see a change.
Take care
Dr. Balaji Chinnasami MD
Assistant professor - Pediatrics
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