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Hi i m very worried about mu little daughter she is 2 years old and have very swere constipation from birth plz tell me what can i do for her????,,
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Child constipation: Causes - diet (not enough fluid and fiber, too much dairy), slow intestinal motility, stool withholding because of pain or fear of pooping, Hirschsprung's Disease, thyroid problems. These are the main causes but there are plenty of others. Regarding treatment, increase water and fiber intake and start Miralax (polyethylene glycol) 1-2 times per day to increase water content of stool (see other answers on treatment)
Answered 7/15/2014
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