Good morning doctor, my daughter is 8.5 months old and she is passing very hard stool and straining alot to pass the stool what we need to do? thank you.

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Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children3 years ago

A. Constipation is a very commonly seen problem in children for which diet modification is important like including high fibres in the diet for which you can give seasonal fruits like papaya, water melon and seasonal vegetables will also , can give daliya or oatsmeal.give more liquids which is important. giving excess of milk may cause constipation too.also avoid giving banana frequently which may aggravate . Regarding medication lactulose or polyethylene KH fh glycol solution may be of good help,but give any medicine or suppository only when prescribed.

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