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My 3 year old child having chronic constipation. Since last 2 months having irregular motions every 5 days. Had a visit to doctor who suggested over the counter stool softener and now trying laxative magnesium citrate last 2 days. No effect. Please suggest proper reasons and next steps.
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Dear lybrateusea,Pl increase fibers in his diet and give regular.No junk or fried foods. Give fruits like papaya,bananas etc Give Naturolax dissolved in milk.
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