#asktheexperts doctor my baby is 1.9 years old. Suffering in constipation every day. Crying while passing stool. Hard stools. Can I give duphalac oral syrup to him. Please answer.

A. Constipation is usually a very common problem seen in many where the most important causative factor is decrease intake fiber rich dijet along with ljesser 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 lactulose milk of magnesia and muout powder.