YOUR CHILD AND CONSTIPATION

Child is called constipated when he or she have-

1) less than three bowel movements in a week,
2) Difficulty in bowel movement
3) Stools are hard, dry & Unusually large.

CAUSES

- Less fiber rich fruits & vegetables can cause constipation.

- Children become constipated when they are switching from all liquid diet to solid food.
- Children may Ignore the urge to have bowel movement.
- Consuming too much of dairy products can also cause constipation.
- Children who eat a typical fast food diet those are constipated frequently.
- Stress can also lead constipation like problems at home or Starting at new school.
- Child is not drinking enough liquid each day.

SYMPTOMS

- Pain or crying during bowel movement.
- Abdominal PAin & cramping.
- Nausea & Feeling of fullness of abdomen.
- Blood on the Toilet paper or Bowel movement.
- Stool in Children's Underwear.
- Urine Incontinence- Stool in colon can press against the bladder & cause daytime or
   night time wetting.

RISK FACTORS

- Sedentary children

- Not Eating enough fibers
- Not taking enough fluids.
- Child having family history of constipation.

PREVENTION

- Increase the amount of liquids for your child
- Feed your child a variety of high fiber foods.
- Help your child to be active.
- Set a regular time each day for your child to have a bowel movement.
- Develop a regular meal schedule for your child.

HOMEOPATHIC TREATMENT

Homoeopathy is a holistic, nontoxic system of medicine that individualized to your
symptoms. Numerous homeopathic remedies exist for constipation. Homeopathic
medicines are safe & effective. Simple lifestyle changes, such as drinking more fluids,
eating high - fiber diet, can help relive symptoms of constipation and they can be
used together with the homeopathic treatment. Avoid Self Medication.
Consult your homeopath for Appropriate repetition & Dosage.

 

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