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Suggest Treatment For Constipation For 2 To 3 Days In A One-year-old Child
Question: My 1 year old daugter appears to have constipation. Plesae suggest some medicines for relief.
Brief Answer:
Please provide further information.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.
I can certainly understand your concerns.
Before guiding you, I would like to know the following.
Since how long there is constipation in your child.?
Was there any associated fever or vomiting?
Once I receive the answers I will guide you further.
Thank you.
Please provide further information.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.
I can certainly understand your concerns.
Before guiding you, I would like to know the following.
Since how long there is constipation in your child.?
Was there any associated fever or vomiting?
Once I receive the answers I will guide you further.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Since how long there is constipation in your child.? -2-3 days.
Was there any associated fever or vomiting? - No.
Was there any associated fever or vomiting? - No.
Brief Answer:
Relevant suggestions provided.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.
I can understand your concerns.
I apologize for the delayed response owing to my work schedule.
This constipation appears to be functional in origin.
This can be treated with simple measures.
Step 1
Give your baby 2 to 3 ounces of water once or twice per day or increase breastfeeding. True constipation is often caused by a lack of fluids. Offer diluted fruit juices, such as prune and pear juice. These juices have a laxative effect that usually solves the problem.
Step 2
Change your baby's formula. Some formulas cause constipation more than others. Your pediatrician can recommend a different formula. Cut out rice cereal, which can be constipating, for a few days. Try oat cereal instead.
Step 3
Offer baby foods high in fiber, such as strained pears, apples, prunes or leafy greens. Avoid bananas, cooked carrots, cheese and dairy products, which can exacerbate constipation.
Step 4
Add 1 to 2 teaspoons corn syrup to a bottle of formula or breast milk, two or three times per day. Start with the lowest dose and increase if necessary until baby's bowel movements soften. Do not use honey, which can cause botulism poisoning in babies and young children.
Step 5
Discontinue the corn syrup if it doesn't solve the constipation within three or four days. Try a fiber powder, which is an over-the-counter product available at the pharmacy. Give 1/2 to 2 teaspoons, two to three times per day.
Step 6
Use a glycerin suppository for infants if the fiber powder doesn't work. Place baby on his tummy and insert the suppository gently into the rectum, according to package directions. Hold it in place for 10 to 15 seconds. A bowel movement usually occurs almost immediately.
Please check with your physician if shares these therapeutic principles and can prescribe the same to you.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you
Relevant suggestions provided.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.
I can understand your concerns.
I apologize for the delayed response owing to my work schedule.
This constipation appears to be functional in origin.
This can be treated with simple measures.
Step 1
Give your baby 2 to 3 ounces of water once or twice per day or increase breastfeeding. True constipation is often caused by a lack of fluids. Offer diluted fruit juices, such as prune and pear juice. These juices have a laxative effect that usually solves the problem.
Step 2
Change your baby's formula. Some formulas cause constipation more than others. Your pediatrician can recommend a different formula. Cut out rice cereal, which can be constipating, for a few days. Try oat cereal instead.
Step 3
Offer baby foods high in fiber, such as strained pears, apples, prunes or leafy greens. Avoid bananas, cooked carrots, cheese and dairy products, which can exacerbate constipation.
Step 4
Add 1 to 2 teaspoons corn syrup to a bottle of formula or breast milk, two or three times per day. Start with the lowest dose and increase if necessary until baby's bowel movements soften. Do not use honey, which can cause botulism poisoning in babies and young children.
Step 5
Discontinue the corn syrup if it doesn't solve the constipation within three or four days. Try a fiber powder, which is an over-the-counter product available at the pharmacy. Give 1/2 to 2 teaspoons, two to three times per day.
Step 6
Use a glycerin suppository for infants if the fiber powder doesn't work. Place baby on his tummy and insert the suppository gently into the rectum, according to package directions. Hold it in place for 10 to 15 seconds. A bowel movement usually occurs almost immediately.
Please check with your physician if shares these therapeutic principles and can prescribe the same to you.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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