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Question: My son is 2 and half years old he ad for virus last week vomiting and motions and on wed nesday n Thursday he got diahorrea from Friday til today Monday he is badly constipated his tummy is making gurgling sound he is not eating much m worried
Brief Answer:
Flax seed oil will help.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
After a bout of diarrhea it is usual to have constipation. This can be due to lack of adequate fluid intake during the diarrhea.
Giving laxatives is not recommended in small children. It is better to give him foods high in fiber. Foods Rich in SOLUBLE Fiber: Oatmeal or oat bran; Brown rice; Orange, grapefruit, green plantain
Foods that can act as laxatives: Prunes, figs- (you can puree these and give it to the child) Psyllium husk, shredded wheat, flaxseed (oil), Senna, Cascara sagrada, Aloe vera juice, Dandelion root, Molasses, Liquorice, etc.
Lack of appetite and gurgling sound in the tummy will gradually diminish as he passes stool.
Add one teaspoon of flax oil once a day mixed into baby cereal or baby's bottle.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
Flax seed oil will help.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
After a bout of diarrhea it is usual to have constipation. This can be due to lack of adequate fluid intake during the diarrhea.
Giving laxatives is not recommended in small children. It is better to give him foods high in fiber. Foods Rich in SOLUBLE Fiber: Oatmeal or oat bran; Brown rice; Orange, grapefruit, green plantain
Foods that can act as laxatives: Prunes, figs- (you can puree these and give it to the child) Psyllium husk, shredded wheat, flaxseed (oil), Senna, Cascara sagrada, Aloe vera juice, Dandelion root, Molasses, Liquorice, etc.
Lack of appetite and gurgling sound in the tummy will gradually diminish as he passes stool.
Add one teaspoon of flax oil once a day mixed into baby cereal or baby's bottle.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
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