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Question: hello I have a 2 and half yr old great grandson. he is constipated all the time even with stool softeners, he seems like he can't hear but resent testing said his hearing is fine. he does not say any words and doesn't look when you say his name. do you have any sugegtions
Brief Answer:
Get him evaluated by a child psychologist
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for asking on this platform
I can understand your concern.
If he is unable to speak words even at this age the language development is obviously delayed.As the hearing test is normal,hearing defect as a cause of delayed speech has been ruled out.
Delayed speech,poor eye contact,inability to engage socially or emotionally with the caregivers and preference for solitary play;all these are features of autism.
I would like to get him evaluated by a child psychologist for proper diagnosis and management accordingly.
Dietery modification is the mainstay of treatment for constipation.
Toileting programmes and medication are other part of treatment.
I suggest you to increase the fluid intake,using high residue diets(whole wheat flour,fruits,vegetables).Excessive milk drinking may worsen the constipation.
Regular toilet habits are an important component of treatment.
I would also like to get screening test done for celiac disease as it is a common cause of constipation/irregular bowel in this age.
Please let me know if you have any more query.
Wish your child a good health.
Regards
Get him evaluated by a child psychologist
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for asking on this platform
I can understand your concern.
If he is unable to speak words even at this age the language development is obviously delayed.As the hearing test is normal,hearing defect as a cause of delayed speech has been ruled out.
Delayed speech,poor eye contact,inability to engage socially or emotionally with the caregivers and preference for solitary play;all these are features of autism.
I would like to get him evaluated by a child psychologist for proper diagnosis and management accordingly.
Dietery modification is the mainstay of treatment for constipation.
Toileting programmes and medication are other part of treatment.
I suggest you to increase the fluid intake,using high residue diets(whole wheat flour,fruits,vegetables).Excessive milk drinking may worsen the constipation.
Regular toilet habits are an important component of treatment.
I would also like to get screening test done for celiac disease as it is a common cause of constipation/irregular bowel in this age.
Please let me know if you have any more query.
Wish your child a good health.
Regards
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