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Hi, my son is 3 years and one month old, he is continously having constipation, can we feed him psyllium husk, if yes than what is the quantity and for how many days?
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Dr Vandan H KumarFather of a 7 yr 5 m old boy2 years agoA. no
first line medicine is polyethylene glycol
Your child is having constipation for which kindly give plenty of water to drink and fibre diet made from cereals pulses vegetables and fruits.
Changes in diet has to be made
Specially give papaya, banana, oats, fennel seeds water pear, prune, pineapple, resins, plum as it will help in decreasing constipation.
Even after that the problem continues kindly meet your doctor for constipation medicine.
it is important for you to know that the problem of constipation will improve with increasing age of the child.
You may increase or decrease the dosage of constipation medicine if needed according to the consistency of the stool.
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Sai Prasanthi R LMom of a 11 yr 7 m old boy2 years agoA. Hello dear parent! Increase the liquid and fibre intake. Include seasonal fruits and vegetables, nuts, dry fruits and dairy in your child’s diet. Serve your child healthy foods in cute Babyhug stainless steel bowls and plates to encourage healthy eating. Consult your child’s doctor for advice
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