#AskTheExpert hello Doctor, my 3 yrs old son has a frequent problem, his stomach tighten's up due to gas/constipation twice in a week.i regularly give him Gripewater, Hing golf n all but still the problem persists..he has constipation issues once every week..he cries a lot when his stomach tighten up

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Gas related problem is very common in small babies because of many factor including immaturity of the gut .
otherf factors include cow's milk introduction before 1 year of age , bottle feeding, not giving properd burping after each feed.
Digestive enzymes like aglozyme drops can be given as suggested by doctor in proper dose  for reliving of such symptoms .

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Hi mom. Less intake of water and fiber food is the reason for constipation. Increase the intake of water and fiber food like Papaya pear plum prunes carrot dalia cabbage roti etc in ur baby's diet to get relief from constipation.
Give ghee in warm milk before sleeping as natural laxative.