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My child suffers with constipation alot nearly most of the time have changed her milk to lactose free as thought it was fresh milk any idea i can help?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Constipation: If this is associated with potty training, think about holding off. Make sure she is receiving juices and foods rich in fiber. Using a temporary laxative, such as Miralax (polyethylene glycol) may be helpful. All the best.

Answered 4/11/2015

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Dr. Shalini Sethi answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Constipation : Add fruit juice to kids diet , helps a lot .

Answered 4/12/2015

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A member asked:

My child suffers with constipation alot nearly most of the time have changed her milk to lactose free as thought it was fresh milk any idea i can help?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Dr. Shalini Sethi answered

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