My little boy has been on lacson (relief of constipation) since 5 months (he is now 1 yr). I have to give him 5 ml everyday, otherwise his poo is extremely hard, he sometimes cry if he has to push it out. He eats a lot of fruit and veg each day, and drinks a lot of water. He is otherwise a very healthy boy. Is this normal, or do I need to go and get a second opinion to see if there is maybe an underlying problem?

Dr. Col V C GoyalGeneral Physician46yrs exp

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1.Is he regularly taking some medicine for any disease. 2 givestool softener for at least 8 weeks in proper dose 3 .high fiber diet -more fresh fruits( like mango) and vegetables like broccoli, peas , beans, whole grain atta and pulses and plenty of pop corn and curd 5. more fluids- water, milk. No soft drinks or packed juices .a glass of milk with sugar at night before sleeping 6. regular and fixed toilet time- first thing in the morning. Sit at least for 10 mts 7. regular meal timings. 7. no spicy/ fried/ processed / junk food/ fatty foods 8.Physical activity ? daily out door activity for 30 ? 60 mts 9 no vitamin supplement 

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