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Suggest Treatment For Prolonged Extreme Constipation In A Toddler
My son(3.5 years) is suffering from heavy constipation since 7-8 months.. Many treatment tried but without enema he doesn t able to pass his stool even after trying hard. Then we take him to Apollo hospital New Delhi, doctor suggested to give him four scoops of muout in 200 ml of milk or water and just after that 7.5 ml of piclin syrup. We had given this dose in morning, but till evening when there is no result been seen, then again we given muout with milk. He started to pass his stool but in very little quantity, main problem is that after midnight today he is suffering from headache. Is this is side effect of medicine?
Mon, 2 May 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query your toddler is having symptoms of prolonged extreme constipation which could be due to many reasons such as eating a lot of dairy products, irritable bowel syndrome, inadequate fibres in diet, food intolerance, acidity and certain conditions like hypothyroidism. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist/ pediatrician for proper examination. Doctor may order colonoscopy or other tests to look for blockages in your colon , barium studies and blood test for hormonal changes. Doctor may prescribe fiber supplement psyllium, calcium polycarbophil, osmotic laxatives, stool softeners and medicine to reduce acidity. You should start with drink a lot of water , do light exercises and avoid fatty and heavy meals. You should not lay down immediately after having food. You should do exercise on daily basis.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query your toddler is having symptoms of prolonged extreme constipation which could be due to many reasons such as eating a lot of dairy products, irritable bowel syndrome, inadequate fibres in diet, food intolerance, acidity and certain conditions like hypothyroidism. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist/ pediatrician for proper examination. Doctor may order colonoscopy or other tests to look for blockages in your colon , barium studies and blood test for hormonal changes. Doctor may prescribe fiber supplement psyllium, calcium polycarbophil, osmotic laxatives, stool softeners and medicine to reduce acidity. You should start with drink a lot of water , do light exercises and avoid fatty and heavy meals. You should not lay down immediately after having food. You should do exercise on daily basis.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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