Frequent constipation - Pediatric Oncall

4th Pediatric Infectious Diseases Conference

ISSN 0973 - 0958

Childhood Ailments

Want an expert opinion? Put your query to our medical experts and get advice

Diet & Diseases

Head circuferences Calculator

Mid parental height Calculator

Body surface area Calculator

BMR Calculator

Temperature Calculator

Anion gap Calculator

	Specialist Answers
Question
My daughter is 15 months old she frequently has problems with constipation, her doctor only suggests I change her diet, but it does not seem to be working. When she has bowel movements they are extremely hard to the point where there is a tint of blood on the stool, and when she has a bowel movement she only does a little sometimes or she will try to hold it in since it hurts her. A friend is taking Aloe juice and it seems to help her, is my daughter old enough to take that or is there something else I could do for her since the diet is not helping? If there is anything else that you could suggest besides consulting her doctor, I would greatly appreciate it. This has been going on for some time and I really don't like seeing my daughter go through so much pain when she needs to pass stool. Thank you
Answer
First and foremost one needs to take notice of her diet. You will have to ensure that she has food with a good fibre content and also lots of fluids. Also since the constipation has started at the time of toilet training period, one may have to go slow on the toilet training or else she will be scared to pass motion which will aggravate the constipation further and lead to a viscous cycle that would be difficult to break. If the constipation persists, conditions such as hypothyroidism and megacolon should be ruled out for which you need to consult your doctor. In the meantime you can give a mild laxative to ensure passing soft stool and once the cycle is broken, the laxatives can be omitted. However, you need to give laxatives under a doctor's guidance as it has its own side effects. Back to All Questions

"Get the Vaccine Schedule for your child."

Share Experience

Message Board

Translate this page

Pediatric oncall book store

Partner Sites

Pediatric Oncall Journal

Educational Section

Disclaimer:

The information given by www.pediatriconcall.com is provided by medical and paramedical & Health providers voluntarily for display & is meant only for informational purpose. The site does not guarantee the accuracy or authenticity of the information. Use of any information is solely at the user's own risk. The appearance of advertisement or product information in the various section in the website does not constitute an endorsement or approval by Pediatric Oncall of the quality or value of the said product or of claims made by its manufacturer.

Sitemap For Doctor

Sitemap For Parent

Sitemap For Kids