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1000+ verified doctorsMy 19 month toddler has constipation can I use castor oil ?she has off and on constipation problem but she fully active,she doesn’t like water, she refused food. I already give her enough fiber, fluids still she having constipation and whenever she passing stool she crossed her leg and it’s look like she is scared and cry too. Is there any medicine and other solution please help me to rid of her problem. Thank you.
How long has your toddler been experiencing constipation?:
- 1 monthHow often does your toddler have bowel movements?:
- Every few daysWhat does your toddler's stool look like?:
- Small pelletsHas your toddler experienced any other symptoms?:
- No other symptomsWhat types of foods does your toddler usually eat?:
- A mix of everythingHow does your toddler react during bowel movements?:
- Crying and visibly scaredHave you tried any remedies or treatments for her constipation?:
- Over-the-counter laxativesYou can apply castor oil for gentle abdoman massage(clockwise). Move both legs like bicycle movement. Encourage post meal light physical activity. Keep hydrated. Give veg and fruits rich in fiber. Avoid curd,potato,banana, raw apple, packed or processed food items, ice-cream, breads, cold water. In milk add 1/2 tsp of cow Ghee. Drink lukewarm water.
This kind of constipation in toddlers usually happens due to vata imbalance and fear association with passing stool, once they experience pain they start holding stool which makes it harder and more painful next time in such small children, castor oil is not recommended as a routine laxative because it is strong and can irritate their system instead we should use gentle and safe methods to soften stools and make the process comfortable medicines you can give ghee 1/2 to 1 tsp daily mixed in warm food or milk draksha (black raisins) water 2–3 tsp daily (soaked and mashed) make sure she gets enough warm fluids, if she doesn’t like water you can give warm soups, diluted fruit juices or coconut water avoid dry foods like biscuits, excess packaged snacks and give soft foods like khichdi, dal, mashed vegetables daily gentle tummy massage with warm oil and making her sit on potty at same time every day helps build habit and reduce fear do not force or scare her during potty time, keep it relaxed so she slowly becomes comfortable with gentle care and routine, stool will become soft and fear will reduce gradually Heartful pranams Dr Raghuveer SN (Ayurvedacharya)
You can give him Sy.Vasulax 10ml twice for constipation. Provide him fiber rich diet i.e.fruits, vegetables,daliya, khichdi etc
Instead use cow ghee with milk and apply ghee around his anal region with cotton
dont worry its normal
do castorl oil put in abdominal area and do massage
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