#AskTheExpert my year old has such bad constipation that yesterday when he passed stool after 3 days, there was blood dripping . I have tried laxatives but it only cures temporarily. Any advice

A. Give more fiber-rich fruits and vegetables and drinking more water will help in constipation. Offer foods like wholegrain cereal, plus fruits and vegetables such as prunes, figs, apricots, plums, peas, broccoli, sweetcorn, potatoes and baked beans. Give your child plenty of fluids to help moisten her poo. Water is best, although you can offer well-diluted fruit juice too .