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hi. my 10 month old is having severe constipation for over 2 weeks. can i give her all bran buds, which contain psyllium fiber, to her? thank you
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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered
38 years experience Internal Medicine
Constipation infant: Would try prune juice first.usually consitpation is insufficient fluids, so increasing fluids can help. Fluids should be a mix of water and electrolytes not just water) pedilyte, juices as pure water dilutes sodium. Try infant barley cereal which has more fiber. f/u/w/doc
http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/infant-and-toddler-health/expert-answers/infant-constipation/faq-20058519
Answered on Feb 12, 2016
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