Question 1

what's the most effective way to prevent constipation in children?

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Water: Ensure they are taking plenty of fluids, fresh vegetables, fruits, and fiber in the form of cereals and multigrain breads. A good rule of thumb is one ounce of water for every pound of body weight every day.

Question 2

have there been any significant advances in the treatment of constipation in children?

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A new medicine: While dietary changes are still the mainstay there is a medicine called polyethylene glycol that is usually safe and effective. Ask your doctor if it is right for your child.

Question 3

can constipation in children give groin pain?

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Yes: Dilation of the rectum and/or pressure on the pelvic structures form dilated colon can indeed cause discomfort that goes into the pelvic and groin area. Increase fiber, increase fluids and if continued constipation, talk to doc about use of stool softeners like miralax (polyethylene glycol).

Question 4

why does milk cause constipation?

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There can be: Many reasons where an excess of dairy products can lead to constipation, including the calcium in milk and cheeses which when taken in excess can stop you up. Try drinking 80 oz of non caffeine, non dairy fluid and this should help.

Question 5

does otassium in the milk cause constipation?

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No but calcium : In the milk can cause constipation if you drink enough milk and also eat other foods tor meds that are hi in calcium.

Question 6

what causes constipation in babies who take only  breat milk?

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Define constipation: Breast fed kids may go a little every feed or one bulky stool every 7-10 days & if soft they are not constipated. Most formula babies go 1-2xd. Any stool that is dried out is constipation & a sign things are not moving along fast enough. Gas is from air swallowed or gas produced by gut germs. Fussy is whatever baby feels pissy about often fatigue.

Question 7

im 19yrs old grl.i hav experiencd constipation 4 past 2 yrs n recently observd constipation cause as a rslt of drinkin milk?y is this n what shud i do?

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Sounds like milk: Sounds like milk is your problem - you may want to leave it out of your daily diet and see if the problem goes away.  Add a daily calcium supplement (taken with food) daily if you need the extra calcium.  If this doesn't solve the problem, make sure you are eating a healthy diet without processed foods and with plenty of fiber.  Then talk to your md.

Question 8

does almond milk cause constipation?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: I have not seen constipation as a result of almond milk. Dairy can be constipating as can apples or apple juice in some. Not drinking enough fluid definitley. Bananas, sweet potatoes in some are  foods that can cause constipation.  If stopping almond milk solves the problem and taking it again causes constipation then for you yes almond milk is constipating.

Question 9

does milk cause constipation in adults?

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Complex...?Yes? & No: Most people focus on inanimate stuff as powerful; missing reality of the power within us as embodied souls built from dust (biblical ref.), molecules (modern terms). Constipation is a behavior: stool firmer (less water) due to staying in colon longer (colon absorbs water back to blood stream), dehydration, stalling going. Lots of issues, depending on how we react, powerfully change our behavior(s).

Question 10

can oatmeal, sugar, and milk cause constipation?

Accepted Answer

Constipation: Some foods pull water into the stool (like prunes) and some foods remove water (like cereals and rice).  To prevent constipation -- if you are otherwise well --  make sure you are taking in enough fluids and plenty of fruits and vegetables.  Fluids in foods, tea, coffee, and water all count, but to be healthy, limit your intake of sugary drinks and alcohol.

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