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My daughter, 14 months is constipated despite giving her fluids. used stool softener for a month. if i stop medication, she is constipated again.
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Need: Evaluation and diet modification including increasing fiber, exercise in addition of increased fluid and may need use of stool softener for a longer period
Answered 11/29/2014
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Toddler Constipation: A great majority of the time, constipation is related to diet. Keep a food/liquid diary and give it to your provider at your next visit. They will be able to better advise you on what changes should be instituted in order to address the issue. Continue to use stool softener daily and make sure that at least 12 oz of water is consumed each day. Limit dairy products, increase fresh fruits an veggies
Answered 11/29/2014
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Constipation: 3 important facts: 1 did she pass meconium or the dark sticky stool in the 1st day of life? 2 did this start when you transitioned her from formula to whole milk? 3 are you attempting potty training if the answer to all 3 is yes then this is likely transient and will pass with time. I would continue the stool softener and hold off on potty training for now. Wean the stool softener.
Answered 11/29/2014
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