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What Causes Constipation?

My child is 9 months old and he suffers from constipation from last two months. in his 7th month he had a problem but after some days (15-20 days) it stopped. We took Doctors advice on it doctor suggested Sorbiline to him which we gave him for 2 weeks but problem didnt solved, so we stopped the drug. and leave him as it is as I said the problem stopped after few days, but all of a sudden from last 2-3 days it started again. He cries furiously and stopped his stool by crossing his leg. and if stool pass at all it is very hard and dry.he completely eats home made food (whole grain chapati, rice, dal, green veg and boiled water)

please tell me how to get rid of this problem.
Thu, 24 May 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

This may be r related to IBS and chronic 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

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What Causes Constipation?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. This may be r related to IBS and chronic 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. Wish you a good health.