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Guardian of a 5 yr 5 m old boy4 years ago

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My 1 year and 2 month boy facing Constipation (tight stools)from 4-5 months.he was on the formula milk from the birth time.now he is taking cow's milk from 2 months.pls tell what can we do for this?

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Dr. Vaibhav jainFather of a 5 yr 9 m old girl4 years ago

A. constipation in children is quite common and can be corrected by diet changes . Give plenty of water and other fluids like buttermilk juice to baby . Include fibre rich food items like fruits papaya , banana and green leafy vegetables spinach, carrot in baby diet . Can use glycerine suppository for immediate relief from hard stools .

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