Dr. Phapale Hospital, Otur
Centre for Piles & Gene...
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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