Hello kavitha ji I understand your concern. Constipation in children is very common, especially in winters, but if it is recurrent and requires frequent laxatives, it needs gentle but consistent management. For a 6-year-old, we focus on diet, hydration, daily routine, and mild safe remedies so dont worry we are here to help you out😊
✅ Causes of Constipation in Kids
Low water intake, especially in winter Less fiber in food Excess refined/junk foods (biscuits, bread, chips, cheese, chocolates) Suppressing the urge to pass stool Worm infestation (sometimes)
✅DIET AND LIFESTYLE
1. Hydration – Give lukewarm water frequently; you can add a few drops of lemon or honey to encourage drinking.
2. Fruits – Papaya, ripe banana, apple with peel, soaked raisins, figs, and pears help soften stool.
3. Vegetables – Green leafy veggies, pumpkin, bottle gourd, carrots, beetroot.
4. Whole grains – Brown rice, oats, whole wheat chapati instead of refined flour.
5. Ghee – 1 tsp of cow’s ghee in warm milk at night works well for kids.
6. Avoid – Too much bread, cheese, chocolates, deep-fried or packed foods.
✅SAFE REMEDIES FOR KIDS
Triphala powder – A very mild dose (¼ to ½ teaspoon) with warm water or honey at night, only 2–3 times a week.
Castor oil (Arandi ka tel) – In severe cases, ½ to 1 teaspoon in warm milk once in 7–10 days (traditional remedy, very effective).
Soaked raisins/figs – 3–4 soaked overnight, given in the morning.
🧘 Habits & Training
Encourage him to sit on the toilet at the same time daily (preferably morning after breakfast).
Make a routine with no hurry and a relaxed posture.
Light abdominal massage (clockwise) before bedtime.
Encourage outdoor play and physical activity (helps bowel movement).
Give him more warm fluids, fiber-rich fruits/vegetables, ghee in milk, and train a toilet routine. Use Triphala or soaked raisins as natural remedies. Castor oil can be given occasionally if very hard stools.
Wishing him a good health😊
Warm regards Dr Snehal Vidhate
Should be avoid fastfood,oily food, Junk food and eat more fiber content food take swadista virechana churnam halftsp with lukewarm water , Pancharista 5ml bd enough
You can give half tsp of ghee with few drops of honey in warm milk Just try with smaller quantity Include more fruits vegetables in diet Keep him hydrated Avoid fried oily processed packaged foods Arvindasav 5 ml with equal quantities of water twice daily Abhaya aristha-5 ML equal quantity of water twice daily after food
Follow some simple lifestyle changes and dietary changes and you will see results for your problem.
✔️Do’s✔️ Drink buttermilk daily. Eat freshly cooked food. Drink warm water. Lunch and dinner on fixed timings. If possible dinner as early as 7-8 pm.
🧘♀️ Yogasan : 🧘♀️ Pawanmuktasana Bhujangasana Paschimottanasana Vajrasana (compulsory after meals) Malasan
❌Don’ts:❌ Packed and processed food. Ready to eat items. Oily and spicy food. Sour and fermented products. Curd Reduce dairy intake (as he may have lactose intolerance. If nothing like that than no issue)
💊Medication💊
Syp. Drakshasav 1 tsp twice a day before food Syp. Kumari Asav No.3 1 tsp twice a day before food Tab. Ampachak Vati 1 tab twice a day before food
Bhaskar Lavan Churna Mix half tsp churn in half a glass of buttermilk and give.
Prefer ISABGOL 2 tsp soaked in a glass of water as the only laxative for him as he is very small.
Make a note of no screen during eating. Prefer liquid food items like dals and sambar and gravy from dinner. An apply in the dinner will also help.
1.Balghuti 5–10 ml once daily with warm water 2.Drakshavaleha 1 tsp once daily with warm water or warm milk 3.Triphala Churna ¼ tsp at bedtime (only during constipation episodes) with warm water
Diet & Lifestyle Tips for Children ✅ What to include: - Warm ghee in meals (especially on rice or roti) - Soaked raisins or figs in the morning - Warm soups with ajwain, jeera, hing - Seasonal fruits like papaya, stewed apple, banana (if digestion is strong) ❌ What to avoid: - Cold milk, cheese, bread, or dry snacks - Excessive sweets or packaged foods - Long gaps between meals
Start with Livomyn Syrup 5ml. Twice daily after food with water Castor oil 1/2 tsp with warm milk at bedtime on alternate night Include green leafy vegetables in diet. Practice kids yoga under expert guidance. Triphala powder 1/2tsp mix with honey and take with water twice daily
When a child faces recurrent constipation, it’s important to approach the issue holistically, as is customary in Ayurveda. First, consider the diet. Ensure your son is consuming a diet rich in fiber – think seasonal fruits like apples or pears, and vegetables such as carrots or spinach. It might help to incorporate whole grains like oats or brown rice. Offer them warm meals rather than cold, especially in winter. Encourage drinking warm water throughout the day, which can be more soothing to the digestive tract.
Next, focus on his routine. Regular physical activity is crucial, even a light nature walk each day can make a big diference. Establish a consistent daily routine for meals and sleeping, as irregular habits can disrupt his ‘Vata’, which often leads to constipation.
There are a few gentle Ayurvedic remedies worth considering. ‘Triphala’ is a traditional remedy known for supporting digestion and can be prepared as a mild tea. A small pinch (just a pinch for kids) in warm water before bed may assist his digestion.
Sometimes, digestive issues stem from emotional or mental stress. Simple mindfulness activities, like guided breathing or light yoga, might help; make it playful to maintain his interest. Assuring he is stress-free, by encourage occasional breaks from schoolwork or tech, can also help.
Avoid excessive use of laxatives, as they can disrupt the natural rhythm of intestines. If his constipation persists or it’s causing him pain, cnsult with a pediatrician. Each child is unique, and what works for one may not suit another. Therefore, continue observing his reactions and adjust accordingly as needed to his lifestyle and treatment approach.
Give him Abhaya aristha -5 ml with equal water twice daily after food Arvindasava 5 ml once daily with equal water Include more fibre diet in food Plenty of fluids Avoid junk foods
HELLO KAVITA,
-Constipation means difficulty or delay in passing stools. for children , it usually means less than 3 bowel movements a week or stool that are very hard, dry, and painful to pass -In Ayurveda, this is often linked to vata imbalance (dryness, irregular movement in intestines) and sometimes weak agni (digestive fire) -In your child’s case , since he needs a laxative every few days and had colon cleaning earlier, it suggests chronic functional onstipation- not due to a structural defect but due to habits, diet, and digestive imbalance
TREATMENT GOALS -immediate relief from hard stools so the child is not in pain or fearful of passing stool -correct digestion and bowel rhythm by improving agni and regulating vata -lubricate and soften stools naturally without dependence on strong laxatives -prevent recurrence through diet, lifestyle and habits -address emotional aspect
INTERNAL MEDICATIONS
1) TRIPHALA CHURNA= 1/4 tsp with warm water at bedtime 3-4 days a week for 6 weeks then reduce freuqency = mild laxative, cleanses colon, balances all doshas
2) DRAKSHA soaked raisins overnight in warm water- given in the morning =gentle, nourishing, natural laxatives
3) COW’S GHEE - 1 tsp in warm milk at bedtime =lubricates intestines, balances vata, improves digestion
4) GANDHARVAHASTADI TAILA= 2-3 ml with warm milk occasionally when severe constipation persists =stronger purgatives, clears colon
ABDOMINAL MASSAGE WITH WARM SESAME OIL- clockwise circles around the navel for 5-10 min before bath =stimulates bowel movement, reduces vata
DIET -favour warm, moist, unctous foods= khichdi, vegetable soups, ghee, moong dal, rice -add fiber naturally= papaya, soaked figs, pears, spinach, pumpkin -avoid excess junk ,chocolates, refined flour, chips, aerated drinks, and very spicy or dry foods -keep child well hydrated- warm water, thin buttermilk, tender coconut water (summer)
LIFESTLYE AND YOGA -Routine= encourage going to toilet after meals even if urge is not strong, build regularity -Outdoor play= running, skipping, football, cycling-> natural bowel stimulation
YOGA FOR KIDS -vajrasana sit on heels after meals aids digestion -pawanmuktasana -lying down, hug knees to chest, stimulates colon -balasana- calms vata, massage abdomen
PRANAYAM -Anulom vilom -deep belly breathing
HOME REMEDIES -soaked raisins/figs- mild, natural laxatives -ghee in warm milk at night -ajwain water - improves digestion, reduces gas -flax seeds powder- 1/4 tsp mixed in warm water- occasionally for fiber -banana ripe not raw and papaya regularly
-Most childhood constipation is functional -Ayurveda aims not just at temporary relief but at resetting digestion and bowel rhythm through gentle remedies -with regular diet, hydration, play and toilet habits, long term health improves and reliance on strong laxatives reduces
DO FOLLOW
HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL
THANK YOU
DR. MAITRI ACHARYA
