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Father of a 4 yr 1 m old girl2 years ago

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#AskTheExpert my daughter is 15 months old and having constipation problem,stools are like pellets clay like and hard in nature.... please suggest what to do

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Author of questionFather of a 4 yr 1 m old girl2 years ago

A. thanks for your response. to add this we are feeding her moong dal , kishmish,apple ,banana,egg white , chatpati and sabji, coconut water,fresh juices etc.....not fed her maida like things....also we kept her well hydrated..... please suggest corrective measures

Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children2 years ago

A. Constipation is usually a very common problem seen in many where the most important causative factor is decrease intake fiber rich diet along with lesser fluid intake. some food likeui junk food mostly containing maida and oily food can aggravate such condition. here the diet modification should be tried first followed by medications like lactulose milk of magnesia and muout powder.

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