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Had Constipation. Stopped Solid Intake. Continue EVICT?
HI Doc , My son is 18 months old. When he was around 6 months old constipation started i used to give lots of juices figs and it was cured didnt go for any doc or english medicines. But now since 4 months again he started suffering from severe constipation my doc suggested EVICT on a daily basis till he is 2-3 years old. since last 1 week again he had severe constipation due to which he stopped taking food also now she has prescribed cremaffin for 1 week and then continue with EVICT Is it good to give cremaffin / EVICT on a long term. Please advice why is this happening is there any other solution to this so that my son will pass stool naturally n normally like others. Please ADVICE. Thanks, Soumya Anant
Tue, 7 Oct 2014
Hi welcome to hcm
Normally children will have constipation due to lack of digestive enzymes.it takes 5years for the baby to settle.so give plenty of fluids to your child.syrup Zymax or Aristozyme in pediatric suspension will improve your baby s digestion as it contains digestive enzymes.Cremaffin or evict are laxative syrups.you can use them for 2-3months followed by use of those syrup whenever your baby is constipated.consult your pediatrician for expert management.
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Normally children will have constipation due to lack of digestive enzymes.it takes 5years for the baby to settle.so give plenty of fluids to your child.syrup Zymax or Aristozyme in pediatric suspension will improve your baby s digestion as it contains digestive enzymes.Cremaffin or evict are laxative syrups.you can use them for 2-3months followed by use of those syrup whenever your baby is constipated.consult your pediatrician for expert management.
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