Constipation is a very common problem in young children. This condition can be painful and often causes unnecessary anguish and fear in children. It is often caused by a lack of fiber in the diet, drinking too much milk, or not drinking enough water. When a child has experienced a hard and painful stool, he or she will begin to withhold their stool for fear of getting hurt again. As a result, they wait too long to go to the bathroom and become constipated. Kids often become so wrapped up in a particular activity, and either forget or suppress their need to go to the toilet.
To prevent little ones from becoming constipated, start by making changes to their diet. Constipation culprits are commonly starchy foods such as bread, rice, crackers, pastries, cake, noodles, potato chips or fries. Limit dairy products such as milk, cheese, ice cream and yogurt as well as bananas, apples, red meat and fizzy drinks. Incorporate high fibre foods such as plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, whole wheat bread, and bran as part of their daily meal plan. Popcorn and dried fruit are great snacks to reduce constipation. Increase your child’s intake of water and fruit juices – offer prune and fig juice which are known for their laxative effects.
Train your child to have regular bowel movements by letting him or her sit on the toilet for at least ten minutes after a meal.
Encourage regular exercise and physical activity as they are beneficial for constipation relief.
If your child is in pain, place a heat pack or hot bottle on their tummy to alleviate discomfort as well as soften the stool for faster elimination.
Triple Complex Digestion Tonic is the ideal choice to promote healthy digestion for the constipated child. This homeopathic tissue salt contains Kalium phosphate, Natrium phosphate and Calcium phosphate and is 100% natural, and best of all, safe for all ages making it ideal for children and small babies.
The ingredients in Triple Complex Digestion Tonic help maintain the healthy balance of enzymes involved in effective digestion, optimizing health on a cellular level by supporting the organs involved in food breakdown.
If your child stays constipated for more than two days, you may want to consult your paediatrician who may prescribe oral laxatives or stool softeners.
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