Dr. Phapale Hospital, Otur
Centre for Piles & General Surgery
Treatment of Constipation in children:-
Treatment will depend on your child’s symptoms, age, and general health. It will also depend on how severe the condition is.
Treatment may include diet and lifestyle changes, such as:
Diet changes
Often making changes in your child's diet will help constipation. Help your child to eat more fiber by:
Adding more fruits and vegetables
Adding more whole-grain cereals and breads. Check the nutrition labels on food packages for foods that have more fiber.
Foods
Moderate fiber
High fiber
Bread
Whole-wheat bread, granola bread, wheat bran muffins, whole-grain waffles, popcorn
Cereal
Bran cereals, shredded wheat, oatmeal, granola, oat bran
100% bran cereal
Vegetables
Beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, corn, green beans, green peas, acorn and butternut squash, spinach, potato with skin, avocado
Fruits
Apples with peel, dates, papayas, mangoes, nectarines, oranges, pears, kiwis, strawberries, applesauce, raspberries, blackberries, raisins
Cooked prunes, dried figs
Meat substitutes
Peanut butter, nuts
Baked beans, black-eyed peas, garbanzo beans, lima beans, pinto beans, kidney beans, chili with beans, trail mix
Other diet changes that may help include:
Having your child drink more fluids, especially water
Limiting fast foods and junk foods that are often high in fats. Offer more well-balanced meals and snacks instead.
Limiting drinks with caffeine, such as soda and tea
Limiting whole milk as directed by your child’s healthcare provider
It’s also a good idea to have your child eat meals on a regular schedule. Eating a meal will often cause a bowel movement within 30 to 60 minutes. Serve breakfast early. This will give your child time to have a bowel movement at home before rushing off to school.
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