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How Can Chronic Constipation With Hard Stools Be Treated?

Hi, my 19 month old son has been constipated for several weeks. He has daily bowel movements but they are small hard balls. I tried prune juice and dried prunes but he doesn't like it. So I give him oatmeal in the morning, vegetables (broccoli, peas, cauliflower, carrots) during the day, yogurt, chicken noodle soup, Gerber cheetos and cereal bars. Sometimes he will eat blackberries, watermelon and grapes but not often. He no longer likes the fruits in baby food. None of this has worked. Any advice?
Tue, 2 Jan 2018
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Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can.
This may be r related to IBS andchronic constipation (spasms). That is particularly true when you consume foods like nuts or popcorn that would trigger spasms of the bowel.
I suggest to run colonoscopy to exclude organic problems first.
With regards to finding blood floating in the toilet after you pass the motion, that would be related to possible:
- fissures due to chronic constipation
- hemorrhoids

In both cases, you need to take measures to reduce constipation that would trigger such problems:
- do more physical activity
- increase water consumption
- take more foods high in fiber content
- fiber supplements can help
- can use laxatives once in a while to improve the symptoms

I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time.
Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.
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How Can Chronic Constipation With Hard Stools Be Treated?

Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can. This may be r related to IBS andchronic constipation (spasms). That is particularly true when you consume foods like nuts or popcorn that would trigger spasms of the bowel. I suggest to run colonoscopy to exclude organic problems first. With regards to finding blood floating in the toilet after you pass the motion, that would be related to possible: - fissures due to chronic constipation - hemorrhoids In both cases, you need to take measures to reduce constipation that would trigger such problems: - do more physical activity - increase water consumption - take more foods high in fiber content - fiber supplements can help - can use laxatives once in a while to improve the symptoms I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time. Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.