My 2 Yr Old Son Has Been Constipated as Long as I Can Remember Does This Stop??!

Updated on March 19, 2007
A.P. asks from Glendale, AZ
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My son who is 25 months old has had frequent hard poops since he was a newborn. All the doctors can say is prune and apple juice, karo syrup etc... But is he going to have to drink karo syrup and eat prunes his whole life or does this ever go away??!!!!

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L.S.

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Try to make sure he getting fiber rich foods such as rasberries, strawberries, oatmeal, whole grains etc and pleanty of water. The extra fiber without plenty of water can also slow him down. Prune juice is a temporary fix. A diet high in fiber helps everything go through the system better and helps with digestion. Here is a link that lists all the high fiber foods and how much your child needs.

http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/nutrition_fit/nutrition/...

I hope this info is helpful! L.

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J.D.

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My husband had these same issues as a child, he grew up eating fiber cereals etc. etc. but he grew out of it. Then again, I know of a woman who has had issues who entire life and so does her daughter.

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T.W.

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apple cherry juice works well too, but I think you might want to see a specialist.

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R.J.

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Both of my little guys have had this problem, and I think my infant daughter is starting to as well. (Grrrr...) My first son DID grow out of it, so I'm hopeful for my other two. God bless you for your patience and conscientiousness, A.. It's tough to watch your little one in pain, I know!

~ R.

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