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A member asked:

My 3 yr old has been constipated for a week. has been having small watery stools but nothing substantial. gave suppository. passed only one hard lump?

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Dr. Mary Bergum answered

Fluids: Have him drink more water ant eat fruit, but not bananas.

Dr Berg agreed

Answered 6/8/2014

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