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What types of foods can be given to aid my little son eat properly?

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My 4-year-old son does not take his food properly. He has mild constipation. I would like to know what type of food does he need? Please suggest if he needs vitamin supplements.
Answered by Dr. Simy Mathew

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Dr. Simy Mathew is a Pediatrician, with expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of childhood illnesses and infections. She also does Growth and developmental assessments from infancy through adolescence. She can give immunization schedules and preventive pediatric care. She can manage nutritional issues, allergies, and chronic conditions like asthma. She can provide neonatal care and monitoring of premature or low birth weight infants.

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Hello,

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You should try giving different food items and try new recipes. All kids are fussy eaters. We should put our maximum effort to make them eat. You can give multivitamin syrup like Visyneral Z Syrup (vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin D and zinc) once daily. But, this should be in addition to the food and it is not a substitute for food. Make him eat fruits like papaya, banana and make him drink loads of water which will relieve him from constipation. If his stools are still hard, give syrup Looz (Lactulose) 10 mL twice daily until his stools are soft. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and with their consent take the above medicines.

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Medically reviewed by Dr. K. Shobana
Published At April 13, 2018
Reviewed At June 3, 2025

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Dr. Simy Mathew is a Pediatrician, with expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of childhood illnesses and infections. She also does Growth and developmental assessments from infancy through adolescence. She can give immunization schedules and preventive pediatric care. She can manage nutritional issues, allergies, and chronic conditions like asthma. She can provide neonatal care and monitoring of premature or low birth weight infants.

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Dr. K. Shobana is a Dental Surgeon specializing in oral health and dental care. She is skilled in preventive dentistry and provides oral hygiene education. She can do restorative treatments such as fillings and crowns. She can handle periodontal problems such as gum diseases and periodontitis. She can do root canal treatment.

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Pediatrics

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Simy Mathew is a Pediatrician, with expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of childhood illnesses and infections. She also does Growth and developmental assessments from infancy through adolescence. She can give immunization schedules and preventive pediatric care. She can manage nutritional issues, allergies, and chronic conditions like asthma. She can provide neonatal care and monitoring of premature or low birth weight infants.

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