My daughter is 1 years and 11 months.She is not able to pass stools properly.Have visited 4 doctors but of no use.I have even stopped giving her milk,dairy products and giving only liquid food.Still the problem persists.At times have to give her enema.

Question

My daughter is 1 years and 11 months.She is not able to pass stools properly.Have visited 4 doctors but of no use.I have even stopped  giving her milk,dairy products and giving only liquid food.Still the problem persists.At times have to give  her enema.

Accepted Answer

Constipation  is a common problem seen in children and most important is diet modification so firstly it should be taken care of. give good fibre diet with plenty of liquids and avoid food which can aggravate constihrpation like Banana, excess of milk and maida containing food.
medications like lactulose ,PEG or glycerine suppository should be second option
Constipation becomes chronic problem seen in many cases where the most important causative factor is decrease intake of high fibre diet along with lesser fluid intake.

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It. Seems like a chronic case of constipation start giving papaya in the morning to the child when the stomach is completely empty room juice also is helpful and you should give at least 2 to 3 L of water and fruits included with that so that your child has proper hydration in the body with it