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How to treat my child suffering from constipation?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

My child was constipated for the past four days. Our doctor gave enema and he passed his stools. Now, again, he is suffering from constipation. What is the reason?

Please help.

Thank you.
Answered by Dr. Nagasirisha Naredla

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sirisha is a Pediatrician and Child Health specialist with 18 years of clinical experience. She completed her MBBS from Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Andhra Pradesh, in 2005 and DCH from Kannur Medical College, Kannur, in 2008. She deals with the nursing care of infants, children, and adolescents at the community and primary and secondary levels of health care.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Constipation is a common problem in children. It is usually temporary and is relieved by medications given through the anus. It might persist for a few days, and a suppository can be used to pass stools, instead of enema.

Please take care of dietary habits, which can trigger constipation. Give him more liquids and fruit juices like apples and bananas. Avoid sugars, chocolates, and junk. Give more fibre-rich food like bananas. Train him to go to the toilet daily morning as a routine and make him sit on the toilet.

If the problem persists beyond a few days, we recommend medications for a longer duration, like three to six months. Right now, symptomatically, it is temporary.

I hope that you get your answer.

Please let me know if you need any help.

Thank you.

The Probable causes

The probable cause is improper diet.

Preventive measures

Fiber diet and plenty of liquids.
Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At August 5, 2016
Reviewed At November 17, 2025

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sirisha is a Pediatrician and Child Health specialist with 18 years of clinical experience. She completed her MBBS from Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Andhra Pradesh, in 2005 and DCH from Kannur Medical College, Kannur, in 2008. She deals with the nursing care of infants, children, and adolescents at the community and primary and secondary levels of health care.

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Dr. Nagasirisha Naredla

Pediatrics

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sirisha is a Pediatrician and Child Health specialist with 18 years of clinical experience. She completed her MBBS from Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Andhra Pradesh, in 2005 and DCH from Kannur Medical College, Kannur, in 2008. She deals with the nursing care of infants, children, and adolescents at the community and primary and secondary levels of health care.

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