Dr, My daughter is 3 years 1 month. From 2 n half years onwards she is not getting proper bowel movement. She is finding difficulty in passing stool and in a day many times she is trying to push her stool out. We consulted a paediatrician n he advised to go with liquid paraffin daily. So we are little bit worried about her problem. Now we are planning to give similac instead of milk (milma. Dr.can you give a good suggestion regarding this. Thank you.

Dr. Subhash SubramanianAyurveda8yrs exp

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Constipation is seen in many children at this age. Before starting any medication take measures by giving more fibre content foods, drinking enough water, giving natural bowl bulking foods agents such as fruits such as banana, vegetable such as spinach, easily digestible foods such as raggi etc. It should be corrected by proper measures because prolonged constipation and resulting very dry hard stool leads to injury to Anus. In addition children shows lack of appetite and distended abdomen. In Ayurveda treatments of constipation mainly by improving digestion, facilitating intestinal movements. Thus baby has a natural tendency to pass bowel and also has a good appetite. Ayurvedic herbal medicines effectively helps to attain a normal bowel habits.  

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Dr. Ruchika MehtaHomeopath2yrs exp

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Hi. In case of kids irregular bowel movements is very genuine due to less liquid intake. Firstly give her liquid diet like pulses, soup, juices,milk should be condensed. Plenty of fibrous in diet. Start giving him toilet training regularly. For best results consult homoeopathic physician for medicine.  

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