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Guardian of a 5 yr 10 m old girl3 years ago

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#asktheexpert my baby having constipation since 1 month I'm giving her lactulose syrup 20 ml daily ,her wt is 11 kg, no improvement...every second day I have to give her rectal suppository...what should I do

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Dr GhouseGuardian of 3 children3 years ago

A. better not to use medicines for long time for constipation Constipation is quite common in babies you have to do modification of food will be taking we have to include fibre in the diet of the baby you lot of fruits seasonally available like mango papaya banana and adequate water for the baby to drink

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