For a 12-year-old child with chronic constipation, giving half tablet of Kayam occasionally may help for temporary relief, but it should not be used regularly especially in children with autism. Kayam tablets contain strong laxative ingredients that may cause abdominal cramps, dependency, dehydration, or weakening of natural bowel movements if used frequently. In Ayurveda, this condition is usually related to Vata imbalance and dry bowel (Pakwashaya Vata dushti). You can follow these gentle and safer Ayurvedic measures: Give 1–2 tsp cow ghee in warm milk at bedtime regularly. Increase natural fiber: soaked black raisins figs (anjeer) papaya ripe banana oats and vegetables Encourage warm water intake throughout the day instead of cold water. At bedtime, Triphala churna ¼–½ tsp with warm water can be helpful Daily abdominal massage with warm sesame oil in clockwise direction may improve bowel movement. Regular toilet timing after breakfast helps train the bowel. Avoid: Excess bakery foods, packaged snacks, cheese, cold drinks, and very dry foods.
Hello dear, Don’t give such strong purgative on daily basis, it may cause abdominal pain, weakness or may lead to even diarrhoea. Rather focus on diet and lifestyle changes. Give warm, freshly prepared, home based meal. Try to give 1-2 spoon/day of pure a2 cow ghee in diet. Give sufficient water. avoid chilled refrigerated water or cold drinks. Give one fruit at a time -1-2 fruit per day. Avoid packed foods, chips, maida, biscuits, chocolate etc. Avoid late night dinner. Motivate him to do some yoga poses which helps in constipation in morning. All these tips or remedy will help him with over all health including autism. Don’t give any random medicine or supplements. And also check for warm infestation or which cause anemia as a side effect
