How to treat constipation in 2.5 year old child. - #31850

The symptoms you describe—multiple, very small, hard stools and straining—are indicative of constipation, which is a common issue in toddlers. In Ayurveda, this condition is often related to an imbalance of the Vata dosha, specifically the Apana Vayu. When Vata is aggravated, its qualities of being dry and rough can lead to the stool becoming hard and difficult to pass.

Here are some general Ayurvedic principles and remedies often recommended for this condition.

Why the Triphala Syrup May Not Be Working While Triphala is a well-known and effective Ayurvedic remedy for constipation, its suitability and efficacy depend on the individual’s constitution (Prakriti), the specific imbalance, and the correct dosage.

Dosage and Formulation: The standard dose on some products may not be right for your son’s specific situation. A practitioner can determine the correct dose and frequency for a child.

Imbalance Correction: Simply taking a laxative, even a gentle one like Triphala, may not address the root cause of the Vata imbalance. The treatment needs to be holistic, including dietary and lifestyle changes.

General Ayurvedic Approach for

Constipation in Toddlers Ayurveda focuses on a holistic approach that includes diet, lifestyle, and gentle therapies to restore balance.

Dietary Adjustments:

Focus on Warm, Cooked Foods: Avoid cold, dry, or raw foods, which can aggravate Vata. Opt for warm, well-cooked meals.

Increase Healthy Fats: Ghee (clarified butter) is highly recommended in Ayurveda for its lubricating properties. A small amount of cow’s ghee added to warm milk or food can help soften stools.

Hydration: Ensure your son drinks plenty of warm water throughout the day. Dehydration is a major cause of hard stools.

Incorporate Fiber-rich Foods: Introduce gentle, high-fiber foods that are easy to digest, such as soaked raisins or figs (anjeer), cooked prunes, papaya, and ripe bananas.

Lifestyle Changes:

Regular Routine: Establishing a consistent daily routine for meals, sleep, and bowel movements can help regulate the body’s natural rhythms and support proper digestion.

Abdominal Massage: Gently massaging your son’s belly in a clockwise, circular motion with warm sesame oil can stimulate bowel movements and relieve discomfort.

Physical Activity: Encourage your son to be physically active. Playtime and movement help stimulate the digestive system.

Herbal Remedies

Triphala: While you have already used it.

Fennel (Saunf): Fennel water can be soothing for the digestive system. Boil a teaspoon of fennel seeds in water, cool it, and give a few sips to your son.

Milk and Ghee: A traditional remedy is to give a glass of warm milk with half a teaspoon of cow’s ghee at bedtime.

Anjeer (Figs): Soaking a few dried figs in water overnight and giving them to your son in the morning can be very effective due to their high fiber content.

Multiple frequent normal stools not to be worried , if you are giving triphala syrup just night is enough Include fruits ghee in diet Enough hydration Avoid bread biscuits junk food chocolates cheese fried foods

Regular physical activity should be there. Include more watery fruits in diet. Avoid junk foods, chocolates, biscuit etc. Give enough water. Always give some water in intervals.

Do cyclic movements for legs. Keep a warm cloth over abdomen or rubbed palm over abdomen intermittently.

1. Krimighna vati 1/2 mixed with honey and give in divided doses 3 times a day.

Took this medicine for 1 month and follow up

Hlo anupam, Thanks for your question.

Constipation ( vibandh) in children is distressing and is reason for increased patental concern. Normally vata nad kafa Prakriti are prone to hard stools. In infants , vibandha can result from faulty, unfrequent feeding of the baby and an improper dietary regimen of mother leading to stanya dushti. Vibandha is a disease of Pakwashaya which is vatasthana, and involvement of agni is invariably seen in vibandha. Hence the treatment principles consist as follows.

•Drugs should be snigdha, agni vardhaka and tone improving. •can advice any calcium supplements • other general drugs •stay hydrated • give fibrous food • add virechana drugs

Oral treatment - 1) syrul amlycure 5ml twice a day after food 2) syrup trphala 5 ml twice a day after food 3) Bontone granules 5 gm twice a day with milk

Advice - 1) plenty of water and fibrous rich diet 2) green leafy vegetables 3) avoid excess usage of dry and junk food items

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Arvindasava - 5ml-0-5ml with water Give mashed banana apple mashed soaked raisins moong dal kichdi soup As for now avoid triphala and focus on foods which improves gut motality naturally

Hey anupam …it’s indigestion not constipation…hard consistency and sometimes no stool paasing is main in constipation or kabz…it’s due to MANDAGNI so please treat exact cause .

Consume worm water atleast 2 litres per day for toddlers .

Bel murabba=1 piece take early morning regularly Dadimavleha=1/2 TSP at bed time…

Consume …curd /Butter milk and banana…

It’s can be cured eaisly