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Suggest Treatment For Severe Constipation In A 3 Year Old Child

My 3 year old son is having seafoam green soft poop that burns. He threw up 2 nights ago, and since then acts fine, until he has to poop. After pooping he cries about it hurting and is really cranky for about 5 minutes after, then acts fine again. He says the only thing that hurts is his butt.
Mon, 23 Nov 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query there is severe constipation in a 3 year old child which occurs mainly due to inadequate fibers in diet of child. There are probable chances that you giving child only junk food due to which such symptoms arising. It could be due to chronic constipation because of GUI disturbances. I would suggest you to give diet rich in fiber, like fruits and vegetable. Give child plenty of fluids,glucose water and decrease intake of milk. If it persist he will need laxative like lactulose for few days till he passes stools regularly. If still symptoms persists visit pediatrician once and get it examined and start treatment after proper prescription.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Constipation In A 3 Year Old Child

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query there is severe constipation in a 3 year old child which occurs mainly due to inadequate fibers in diet of child. There are probable chances that you giving child only junk food due to which such symptoms arising. It could be due to chronic constipation because of GUI disturbances. I would suggest you to give diet rich in fiber, like fruits and vegetable. Give child plenty of fluids,glucose water and decrease intake of milk. If it persist he will need laxative like lactulose for few days till he passes stools regularly. If still symptoms persists visit pediatrician once and get it examined and start treatment after proper prescription. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari