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Could U Suggest Which Is Better Either Bonison Or Gripe Water?

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Posted on Thu, 1 Dec 2022
Question: Hello Doctor, My daughter is 1.9 years old, weight 10.9kgs. she has constipation from birth but not always. we haven't tried either bonison or gripe water till now. we used to give ajwain water slightly hot. from past couple of weeks same problem with my kid while passing stools she cries alot. can you please help? also could u suggest which is better either bonison or gripe water? I heard it gives relief.
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Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (41 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Both bonnisan Gripe water are the same

Detailed Answer:
Hi... I understand your concern, but, both Bonnisan and Gripe water for the same.

Suggestions:
1. Natural methods are the best to relieve constipation.
2. Constipation is a risk factor for UTI
3. Maximum milk consumption per day should not exceed 300-400ml
4. Minimum 3-4 cups of fruits and vegetables to be consumed per day
5. Toilet training - that is - sitting in XXXXXXX type of lavatory daily at the same time will help a lot.

Best regards - Dr Sumanth Amperayani
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (25 minutes later)
Thanks Doctor, My daughter is amament to fruits. kindly advice what's the natural ways please. could you advise some best practices. thanks
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Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (16 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Suggestions on constipation

Detailed Answer:
Hi... the best way to give natural fibre is only fruits.

I think even though your daughter is adamant and againist taking fruits you should somehow convince her to take the fruits because any other food you give her including fruit juices without any fibre is not going to help in constipation.

You need to restrict the dietary intake of milk to 300 ml maximum per day.

Apart from this you need to give her at least one and half litres of water to make the formed stool bulky. This will add on to the fibre in the stools from the fruits and give her a permanent relief from constipation.

Best regards - Dr Sumanth Amperayani
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana
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Dr. Sumanth Amperayani

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Could U Suggest Which Is Better Either Bonison Or Gripe Water?

Brief Answer: Both bonnisan Gripe water are the same Detailed Answer: Hi... I understand your concern, but, both Bonnisan and Gripe water for the same. Suggestions: 1. Natural methods are the best to relieve constipation. 2. Constipation is a risk factor for UTI 3. Maximum milk consumption per day should not exceed 300-400ml 4. Minimum 3-4 cups of fruits and vegetables to be consumed per day 5. Toilet training - that is - sitting in XXXXXXX type of lavatory daily at the same time will help a lot. Best regards - Dr Sumanth Amperayani