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Suggest Laxative For Constipation In 1 Year Old

hello doctor i want to ask u that which laxative is safe for achild of 1year my child is 1 yr s & he is having severe constipation during defecation he feels very pain he passes fecoliths doctor has recomended so many laxative milk of magnesia,lactulose,sodium picosulphate & now this laxopeg sachetz but every time i feel insecure to use all this can you suggest me best & safer laxative & for how much time this constipation will remain to him any herbel way out to eradicate this
Mon, 8 Jun 2015
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Hi

I can understand your concern regarding constipation in your child. You have used many laxatives till date. But i would like to know whether you have evaluated your baby for this constipation.

Your baby needs some blood investigations to rule out thyroid dysfuction,any intestinal anomaly should be ruled out.

You may try following:
1] Drink plenty of water.
2] use diluted juice with water or plain sugar water.
3] High fibre diet.
4]Flax oil one teaspoonful in a day.
5] You may use glycerine suppository.

Hope this helps you. If so do vote.
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Suggest Laxative For Constipation In 1 Year Old

Hi I can understand your concern regarding constipation in your child. You have used many laxatives till date. But i would like to know whether you have evaluated your baby for this constipation. Your baby needs some blood investigations to rule out thyroid dysfuction,any intestinal anomaly should be ruled out. You may try following: 1] Drink plenty of water. 2] use diluted juice with water or plain sugar water. 3] High fibre diet. 4]Flax oil one teaspoonful in a day. 5] You may use glycerine suppository. Hope this helps you. If so do vote.