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What Causes Constipation In A 2 Year Old Baby?
My grandson is 2 and has always suffered with constipation. My daughter has had to use suppositories quite often to help him go. He eats fairly well, drinks a lot of water, prune juice, apple juice, and eats fruits and vegetables. The pediatrician wants him to be seen by a gastroenterologist. What could this be?
Tue, 26 Apr 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query your grandson have symptoms of constipation which can occur due to many reasons such as due to lack of fibers in diet and due to underlying systemic conditions. It could be due to improper digestion and poor metabolism of body as well. It seems to be due to food intolerance as well. Need not to worry. You should take diet rich in fibres and take plenty of fluids in diet. I would advise you to consult a pediatrician or gastroenterologist and get examination done like complete blood count, stool examination, ultrasound scan of abdomen, colonoscopy. You should start treatment after complete examination. Doctor may prescribe you traditional drugs like lactulose, milk of magnesia and cremaffin or bisacodyl tablets. Drink one spoon of honey in warm water daily. This will be really helpful.
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 grandson have symptoms of constipation which can occur due to many reasons such as due to lack of fibers in diet and due to underlying systemic conditions. It could be due to improper digestion and poor metabolism of body as well. It seems to be due to food intolerance as well. Need not to worry. You should take diet rich in fibres and take plenty of fluids in diet. I would advise you to consult a pediatrician or gastroenterologist and get examination done like complete blood count, stool examination, ultrasound scan of abdomen, colonoscopy. You should start treatment after complete examination. Doctor may prescribe you traditional drugs like lactulose, milk of magnesia and cremaffin or bisacodyl tablets. Drink one spoon of honey in warm water daily. This will be really helpful.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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