#AskTheExpert my son was having constipation I stopped piclin after few days ... he was ok and was doing poop daily or random days ... but from last 5 days he didn't pooped and eating much .. but didn't feeling also ... stomach is also looks like empty .. what is the reason behind .. he split salaiva so mch nowadays also

1 Answer

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 like junk food mostly containing maida and oily food can aggravate such condition. here the diet modification should be tried first followed by medications like lactuloseRegarding the mentioned concern your local doctor will guide you in a proper way and the doubts can be cleared accordingly .so you can discuss and get the solution for query. Also online consultation can be taken on the platform and it will also be helpful in getting the proper guidance as there could be a detailed discussion which would be benifecial helpful in the correct manner . Cold most of the time is a viral illness where there could be running nose sneezing along with cough and it needs supportive care along with proper hydration . steam inhalation will also be useful in this . cough needs to be treated with anti allergic and expectorant bronchodilators or antitussives medicine which should be used once a proper evaluation by the doctor is done and according to the type of cough its prescribed. if any fever is there paracetamol can be given to reduce the temperature and the dose can be repeated again after 6 hours if required . milk of magnesia and muout powder.

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