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How To Treat Constipation In A 7 Months Old Child?

my 7 month old, who is fixing to be 8 months old strains so hard to have a bowel movement, she turns red and purple trying to poop, when she finally does it is little pebbles, usuall one or two, we have tried prunes, pear juice water, warm water in the rectum, suppositories and everything nothing is working what can i do for her
Wed, 17 Sep 2014
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Thanks for posting on HealthCareMagic. Your daughter is having constipation. You have not indicated whether she is breast fed or formula fed. Constipation is often seen as formula milk is hard to digest.
By 7 month of age weaning should have already been done and solids introduced.
You may give her lactulose syrup along with foods with high fibre content. Include green leafy vegetables in the mashed and boiled food to be given to him.
Vegetables are a major source of fibre. Lettuce, Swiss chard, raw carrots, and spinach are good.
You may also give:
Tender cooked vegetables, such as asparagus, beets, mushrooms, turnips, and pumpkin.
Broccoli, artichokes, squashes, sweet potatoes, and string beans.
Vegetable juices.
Legumes, such as lentils, black beans, split peas, kidney beans, lima beans, and chickpeas
Sunflower seeds, almonds, pistachios nuts, and pecans

Fruits are another good source of fibre. You can give:
Apples and bananas
Peaches and pears
Tangerines, prunes, and berries
Figs and other dried fruits

Grains are another important source of dietary fibre. You can include:
Hot cereals, such as oatmeal, farina, and Cream of Wheat
Whole-grain breads (whole wheat or whole rye)
Brown rice
High-fiber cereals (such as bran, shredded wheat, Grape Nuts, Ry Krisp, and puffed wheat)
Whole-wheat pastas
Bran muffins

Suppositories and P-enemas should be able to make her pass the stool. Consult your doctor if those are not working.

Hope that helps. Feel free to revert back in case of further queries if any.
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How To Treat Constipation In A 7 Months Old Child?

Thanks for posting on HealthCareMagic. Your daughter is having constipation. You have not indicated whether she is breast fed or formula fed. Constipation is often seen as formula milk is hard to digest. By 7 month of age weaning should have already been done and solids introduced. You may give her lactulose syrup along with foods with high fibre content. Include green leafy vegetables in the mashed and boiled food to be given to him. Vegetables are a major source of fibre. Lettuce, Swiss chard, raw carrots, and spinach are good. You may also give: Tender cooked vegetables, such as asparagus, beets, mushrooms, turnips, and pumpkin. Broccoli, artichokes, squashes, sweet potatoes, and string beans. Vegetable juices. Legumes, such as lentils, black beans, split peas, kidney beans, lima beans, and chickpeas Sunflower seeds, almonds, pistachios nuts, and pecans Fruits are another good source of fibre. You can give: Apples and bananas Peaches and pears Tangerines, prunes, and berries Figs and other dried fruits Grains are another important source of dietary fibre. You can include: Hot cereals, such as oatmeal, farina, and Cream of Wheat Whole-grain breads (whole wheat or whole rye) Brown rice High-fiber cereals (such as bran, shredded wheat, Grape Nuts, Ry Krisp, and puffed wheat) Whole-wheat pastas Bran muffins Suppositories and P-enemas should be able to make her pass the stool. Consult your doctor if those are not working. Hope that helps. Feel free to revert back in case of further queries if any.