Constipation

Asked for Male, 7 years

My son is having constipation since last 3 months. He poops only once a week and struggles a lot while doing it and cries a lot. The stool is Hard. He is taking Lactulose 5 ML daily since 2 weeks but no improvement. Only 10 % relief while pooping. Any quick remedy or medication? Or should I consult any doctor?

Posted 6 years ago

Responses (1)

Dr. Beenish Ehsan

General Physician - Karachi

Dear Patient,

Kindly, give him oats once a day, give papaya/pear/figs soaked in water/dates /mangoes on a daily basis. You can alternate between the above fruits. Whole wheat chapati can be given. For a 1year old child, overall diet modification is necessary and the mother needs to be vigilant even when a kid is not having constipation so as to not come to this state. He should poop once a day. You can also put glycerin suppository when he's straining and unable to pass.
Increase his water and fiber intake so as to soften stool. Continue taking lactulose. Visit a pediatrician for a complete assessment.

For further help, we recommend checking with one of the
best gastroenterologists in Lahore and seek a piece of in-person advice at https://oladoc.com/pakistan/lahore/gastroenterologist

You can seek help from the doctors listed below:

Prof. Dr.Humayun Iqbal Khan

Pediatrician

Lahore

Dr.Abid Rafiq Chaudhry

Pediatrician

Lahore

Assoc. Prof.Muhammad Azhar Farooq

Pediatrician

Lahore

Dr.Muhammad Moaz

Pediatrician

Lahore

Answered 5 years ago

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