Constipation in a 2-year-old child

Prunes. Pumpkin. Apples. Kefir. More water.
To regulate bowel movements, you need to completely change your diet.
We had rotavirus. I changed the diet, and within a week, bowel movements improved.

That's awful. It's better to just give a proper enema. Although you should treat the problem, not just shove whatever comes to mind up a child's butt. Constipation won't go away from that.

You should stop with the candles, or he'll completely lose the habit of... big business. Try giving him natural yogurt. It really helps many people get through it.

You should shove a potato up your own butt, damn it.... I hope you're just trolling

As an emergency measure - glycerin suppositories. In general, give fermented dairy products, fruits, vegetables (not just potatoes and porridge). We give our child bifidok or ryazhenka at night, children's yogurt (he doesn't really drink plain kefir, turns up his nose), and we also drink yogurt or kefir ourselves, we're used to it, so in the morning after breakfast we all head together to the "cozy place"!)))

You can't do enemas all the time—the body will get used to it and stop working on its own. My son is almost 4 years old and goes to the bathroom at best every other day. But he has a protein allergy (which is in almost everything), and that's causing the problems.

At night, have some kefir and add fiber to it (available at the pharmacy in powder form).

Try changing the water. I'm not joking.

We don't exactly have constipation, but the stool is wide and hard, often with blood because it hurts to strain. What should we do about this? The pediatrician prescribed giving Duphalac every day on an empty stomach for a month. I've been giving it for a month already, but the problem hasn't gone away.

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Duphalac

Kefir at night is a no-go! Especially for kids. The author, a gastroenterologist, recommended a teaspoon of castor oil before meals—it helped, give it a try.

When I was 6 or 7 years old, I could go a week without going, and then such a huge poop would come out that it was hard to flush. Beets (like salads with walnuts) and prunes helped. I couldn't stand those foods, my parents forced them on me, but they worked really well.

My child had good bowel movements from birth, with no issues pooping until 1.5 years old. Then, for no apparent reason, severe constipation started and lasted until age 5. We tried everything, underwent all kinds of examinations, even drank Duphalac by the liter—it didn’t help at all. I gave him enemas about once every three days; after the enemas, he’d clear out and poop. It’s better not to give laxatives—they cause dependency, and they’re uncomfortable for the child because you never know when or how they’ll work. He could end up soiling himself outside or at kindergarten. Now he’s 8, and for the last three years, the problem has resolved on its own. Occasionally, if he goes three days without pooping, I feed him boiled beets, and he poops well. Overall, I’ve come to the conclusion that his constipation was due to birth trauma (C-section, umbilical cord entanglement, hypoxia). His nerve endings in the intestines weren’t functioning quite right, leading to weak peristalsis (stool not moving through the intestines), and then everything gradually recovered. This is the most sensible explanation, in my opinion, given to us by a neurologist. The local pediatricians and gastroenterologists just kept pushing the next "super remedy," like Duphalac, which they profit from promoting.

After the infection, we had severe constipation; even with a suppository, it was difficult to pass stool. We are a bit younger than you. The gastroenterologist prescribed physical therapy, injections of Proserin and Combilipen, and we took Forlax and Hofitol. Now, thank goodness, it's better. But we constantly drink prune and dried fruit compote.

Narine for children helped my nephew. Same problem.

Restore your gut flora, that's the whole answer. Take lacto/bifido bacteria supplements, and consume kefir and yogurt with short shelf lives.

Check if Hilak Forte is suitable for a child. I've been suffering since childhood myself; if I take Hilak for a month, I recover, but as soon as I overdo it with proteins—that's it, it starts all over again.

Well, you could at least write what you feed the child. If he's eating porridge, cutlets, and bread, not drinking fermented milk products, and not eating fruits and vegetables, then it's no wonder he's constipated—with that kind of diet, even you'd get constipated.

If the diet includes fruits, vegetables, yogurts, kefir, dried fruit compotes, etc., in addition to proteins and complex carbohydrates, and he's still constipated, then work on improving the gut flora. Give him something like bifidumbacterin; Plantex can also help. Enemas and suppositories are only for extreme cases.

Fennel infusion, 2 times a day, will fix any stubbornness.

Nowadays, many children have lactose intolerance, yet they are being fed bifidobacteria, which only worsens the problem.

My baby was formula-fed and drank Similac. It caused constipation. Then we switched to a soy-based formula and his bowel movements improved. Maybe try soy drinks?

Moms, teach your children gentle self-massage of the tummy (stroking in clockwise circular motions) and how to engage their abdominal muscles: inhale and pull in, exhale and push out, and vice versa. Also, teach children to give and share (in moderation), which is beneficial for adults too, as many have a touch of greediness in their nature. Sometimes it's useful, but here it's not so much. After all, poop is our unique gift to the world, as a good psychologist-analyst would say.

Children's glycerin suppositories Glycerax will solve the constipation problem. They do not cause addiction or side effects. But in general, go to the doctor and find out the causes.

Many people are allergic to soy. And all soy is GMO.

Forlax is the best. I was really glad to find out that it can be given to children (there are pediatric dosages). It's a very good remedy specifically for constipation, works really well.
But it's essential to take it as a course.

Since the child had a rotavirus infection, the child's bowel movements have been disrupted. One of the causes of bowel movement issues is parasitic worm infestations. The medication Vermox is very helpful; it should be given in the evening, 30 minutes before meals, at a dose of 0.5 tablets for 3 days, and must be repeated after 2 weeks. Preventive treatment should be done twice a year. The intestinal microflora can be effectively restored with the medication Primadophilus, taken as 1 teaspoon 30 minutes before meals, twice a day for 15 days. Intestinal peristalsis is also disrupted because the child either does not drink water or drinks too little. The daily water intake should be 500 ml. FrutoNyanya is a very good water brand. For any questions, please visit the website "Vitabioresonance."

I also recommend that moms use Glycerolax for constipation. Among all the remedies for this ailment, I prefer giving my child these suppositories. Unfortunately, many people are allergic to lactose, and Glycerolax does not contain it. Plus, it's generally convenient to use.

We also had a similar situation and tried various methods to deal with it, but the approaches described here helped the most detstrana.ru/article/rebenok-1-3/zdorove/zapor-u-rebenka-2-let/

Yes! Brew compote from prunes and have them drink it every day. Right after waking up in the morning, on an empty stomach, give a good portion of the compote. Warm is even better than cold. I did the same. I diluted the sweet compote with water—water is also good. Have them drink plenty of liquids during the day: compote + water. Also, natural yogurt, as already mentioned, beets, vegetable oil. And less dry food. Eat more soups. In general, follow a bit of a diet. I was also advised to give fresh, low-fat milk (1.5%). But I gave pasteurized 3.5%. I don’t know exactly what helped, but... knock on wood... It got much better! Wishing everyone good health!

My daughter also developed severe constipation at 2–3 years old, with hard, large, rock-like stools. This happened after she had Coxsackie virus. An ultrasound showed biliary dyskinesia and a slightly enlarged liver. Two months of treatment prescribed by a gastroenterologist (Forlax, probiotics, enzymes, choleretic agents) didn’t help. In the end, I gave her half a No-Spa tablet a few times, plus half a teaspoon of ground flaxseeds steeped in boiling water, and gave her this "jelly" throughout the day. She started passing stool in pieces, and it softened. Sometimes I also used a glycerin suppository. Within a week, her bowel movements normalized. Of course, diet, proper hydration, and the previous course of treatment also contributed to the overall effect. I’ve also heard that until the back molars come in (between ages 2 and 3), constipation can occur and then resolve on its own. Wishing everyone patience!

We're currently going through those back teeth coming in, and the baby has started having constipation((. For now, I'm hoping for help from Duphalac!

We also have a birth injury to the neck, and we have constipation. The neurologist said it's due to muscle tone because of this. When we do massage for the tone, we poop twice a day—good, proper stools without straining. But after about two months, it goes back to once every day and a half to two days, with straining and hard stools, despite proper hydration, nutrition, and probiotics. Lacto only helps while you're giving it; once you stop, the constipation returns. Prunes and kefir don't help at all—we end up using glycerin suppositories. We do massage every two months and go to the pool; that's how we live. If we slack off even a little, it's back to the suppositories.

Is castor oil even safe to take internally? I don't think so.

The most important thing is to calm down yourself. The baby is already feeling bad right now; they don't need panic from you on top of that. Try to stay positive, encourage, and cheer up the baby no matter how difficult it is.

1. Grind prunes in a blender with warm boiled water until it reaches a juice-like consistency. Add Duphalac (1 ml per 1 kg of the child's weight) to make a pleasantly sweet-tasting juice.
2. Insert a glycerin suppository (try to keep it in for at least an hour).
3. Afterward, try to distract the baby—go outside, take a walk, or run around.
4. You can also massage the tummy and back or give a warm bath while waiting for the suppository and Duphalac to take effect.
5. Apply Vaseline to the bottom, directly on the anus. Hold the baby under the knees over the sink, for example, and wait—the stool should come out completely, even the largest and hardest ones.

Continue giving Duphalac and prune juice until the stool normalizes.

I recommend checking for roundworms!

There are so many different medications, and it would be great to know which one will 100% help the child. Because trying and experimenting—like, what about this medication, or maybe that one is better? Honestly, I have no desire for that. Of course, these remedies are made for everyone, but out of the two we tried, I didn’t get the desired result from either.

We simply follow our pediatrician's advice. I trust her, and so far, I haven't had any regrets. As for laxatives, I can recommend Exportal—we use it ourselves and are very satisfied with its effects. At the very least, I've forgotten what it's like to have issues with my baby's bowel movements.

And what about age restrictions? Are there any limits? Because many medications have an age limit starting from 6 years old, for example. And did your doctor recommend it or prescribe it strictly by prescription?

Exportal comes in both a children's version, which can be taken from one year of age, and an adult version. So, base your choice on your child's age. It is not a prescription medication; the doctor simply recommended it.

If constipation occurs, I give my child Expotal for children. It's a laxative with a gentle action. The little one definitely experiences this a couple of times a month; it seems like there's some kind of predisposition. Expotal is always on hand. Because it's not always possible to strictly follow the drinking regimen and ensure there's enough fiber and fruits and vegetables in the diet. And the body needs some help.

I would also recommend Exportal. We keep it at home for the children on a regular basis. We have to give it sometimes because the issue is frequent. But it helps well. And I noticed that after Exportal, the body works independently without problems for some time. I think it's worth taking Exportal as a course.

In my opinion, Exportal outperforms any Duphalac or Bisacodyl. It's the only thing that has helped us and continues to do so.

Try eating regular fresh kiwis—1 to 2 a day—and drink at least 4 cups of plain water daily. It helped us.

Well, one thing we haven't tried is Exportal. My child doesn't tolerate lactulose well—it causes bloating and cramps, so we use microenemas. It's not the most pleasant procedure; every insertion is followed by half an hour of hysterics, but what can you do? Better to cry for half an hour and go to the bathroom than suffer from constipation for days.

Oksana, Exportal does not contain lactulose; its active ingredient is lactitol, which is completely different. It does not cause side effects like bloating, flatulence, cramps, or colic. And there's no hassle—you can dissolve the powder in any liquid, such as your child's favorite juice, and they'll drink it without noticing. It works gently, ensuring painless bowel movements and no side effects.

His daughter took it for about a month. I can't say exactly how much time has passed since stopping Exportal now. But definitely more than a month. So far, she goes to the bathroom like clockwork, once a day consistently. I think there is an effect.

Didn't your doctor tell you that after rotavirus, just like during it, you need to stick to a strict diet!!! No dairy products or anything else—these advisors here will give you all sorts of advice! And you’ll start vomiting again. If the suppository doesn’t help, try a regular enema. Or go see a doctor.

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Maybe you meant to write 'Vaseline oil'? We also have constipation issues, my son is 1 year 11 months, currently constipated again.
The doctor recommended a teaspoon of Vaseline oil in milk, porridge (in any food) – it helps well, also a course of Forlax and Creon.