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How To Heal Severe Constipation In A 2 1/2 Years Old Child?
My granddaughter holds her poop. She is 2 and 6 months. She is constipated a great deal. It is painful for her to poop. Her diet consist of yogurt, cheese, strawberries, grapes, beans, rice, toast, & grapes. She also drinks a lot of Apple juice and water. She said the poop hurts. She does not go but once or so a week. We need help.
Mon, 24 Feb 2014
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Constipation is mostly diet related.
Increase fibre in her diet.
Give green leafy vegetables,salads and whole fruit instead of juices.
Plenty of water.
Hope this helps.
Take care..
Thanks for your query.
Constipation is mostly diet related.
Increase fibre in her diet.
Give green leafy vegetables,salads and whole fruit instead of juices.
Plenty of water.
Hope this helps.
Take care..
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