what is the best way to cure constipation in children 8 yrs old, for a girl?
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Depends\n\nSome kids respond to things such as apple juice, prunes, raisins, etc. Some don't\n\nSuppositories are also an option.\n\nMy kids reacted well to spicy food, or something like greasy hash-browns.\n\nIf all the typical things you have tried in the past do not work, I'd just give a quick call to the pediatrician's office for any advise they would have.
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Hello -\n\nA diet with increased fiber and water intake is known to work for infrequent cases of constipation.  You could also try a laxative, though it may damage your digestive lining and lead to dependency later.\n\nIf you're facing chronic constipation, you may want to ask your doctor about processes like colonic irrigation.\n\nIf you have chronic constipation and would prefer to resolve the issue more privately, try a product called "Oxy-Powder."  You can find it on eBay or by googling it.  It works (allegedly) by delivering oxygen to the small intestine, which (allegedly) helps to ease and facilitate the digestive and eliminative processes.  It appears to be very well-reviewed.\n\nBest of luck to you --
1131949
Not as a rule.  Try an over the counter stool softener with a laxative.  (Ducosate sodium).  Easy to swallow and works well.  This can be taken up to 3 x a day.  Increasing water intake and exercise (esp walking)  helps.
552001
Ok, for your own constipation problem, just eat more fiber and drink lots of water. Now for the boyfriend, he probably either doesn't remember it or he denies it out of embarassment. When you are dealing with an older generation, the cure back then was enemas. They are quick and harmless, in fact now they have a fancier word for them "colonics". Either way, this should not affect your baby in any way. Just realize that your boyfriend is probably really embarassed, and just ease off of the subject. It tends to be a more sensitive subject with men. As for the family, they are just having fun with it by talking about it. Especially since it gets a reaction out of your boyfriend. Good luck!
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Laxatives are used to treat constipation-the passage of small amounts of hard, dry stools, usually fewer than three times a week.  They do not help you lose weight.
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If you take iron pills, you will get terrible constipation.  Do it the natural way -- by eating the right foods.  Eat a baby spinash salad every night -- they are so yummy, just like spring mix salads, add tomatoes and you won't notice that it's spinach.  See, it's old spinach that is gross.  Baby spinach is delicious!\n\nTry to eat some quality red meat, like a steak, once a week.\n\nEat kidney beans if you like them.  Eat radishes --maybe you want to grab one and slice it really thin slices and throw it into your spinach salad.  It adds a nice sharp flavor to it.
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Drink a glass of warm water with 1 tsp honey and juice of 1/2 a lemon/lime in the morning before you eat or drink anything.\nDrink 1 liter of water in the morning before you eat or drink anything.\nLiquorice (mulathi) is a natural laxative. Chew a few sticks daily.\nTake 3 tsp of psyllium husk (Sat Isabgol) in milk or warm water at bed time.\nSoak one date overnight in half a cup of water. Next morning mash the date and drain the water. Drink 1 teaspoon of this water four times a day.\nDrink a solution of 1/2 tsp honey in 1/2 cup warm water 2-3 times a day to cure constipation.\nMix 1/2 cup olive oil with 1/2 cup orange juice and drink to cure constipation.\nEat at least 350 g of grapes daily. The combination of the properties of cellulose, sugar and organic acid in grapes makes it a laxative food. Eating grapes tones up the stomach and intestines and relieves the most chronic constipation. When fresh grapes are not available, raisins soaked in water can be used. Overweight and diabetic people should not use grape therapy.\nPut Senna pods (6 to 12 for adults and 3 to 6 for children) in water and drink this tea.\nBale fruit is the best natural laxative.\nDrink 1 Tbsp of corn syrup added to 4 glasses of water.\nMixed castor oil (about half a tsp) with equal quantity of honey and drink daily.\nJuice Laxative:\nMix 1 cup tomato juice, 1/4 cup carrot juice, and 1/2 cup sauerkraut juice and drink.
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1. Bring this up with your parents, and then bring it up with your doctor.  Some people have overactive sweat glands.\n\n2. Talk to your doctor about this.  Start eating more fiber.  Whole grains (wheat bread, wheat pasta), whole apples, beans, vegetables.  This will relax your digestive system and make your bowel movements much easier.  Drink water, and introduce fiber to your body slowly.\n\n3. Don't worry so much about that.  Eat a well-balanced diet and get exercise.  At 14, you don't need to be 80-90lbs.  That sounds very unhealthy for a growing girl.  The very fact that you're trying out for volleyball is a good sign that you're ready to be active and in shape.  Worry less about your weight and worry more about how you feel.  Be confident, and try out for the team.  Even if you don't make it, you'll be proud of yourself.  Get active and stay healthy.  Your weight will work itself out.
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If you need a laxative, then buy a mild one like Exlax. Use it in moderation .It is far better to eat lots of fruit and drink lots of water.
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Open your curtains and let the sun shine in!  Also daily vitamins rich in B vitamins and iron will help you feel better.  The iron may make you constipated, so keep drinking water and have extra fiber too.\n\nI'm glad you're feeling better!
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My 11 year old was like this earlier this year. We couldn't figure out what was wrong with her...It got really bad and she wouldn't eat for days because of the pain. The doctor put her on medicine but that made it worse... so this is what we did... We changed her diet, reduced her stress, had her talk to a counselor, and then went back for another thorough exam. For children there could be many things wrong... from cysts, infection, blockages, even allergies. I hope they find something to help your daughter! for our daughter we cut back on milk (she only gets a small amount now and we suplement her calcium), reduced sugar, went whole wheat, more vegies, and juice, and no soda pop, reduced junk food, and easy to cook meals (yes more work for mom and dad but worth it!) and also sent lunches with her to school to have more control over what she ate there too. Then I give her back massages, which seem to help relax her stomach muscles and then she drinks green tea with mom ( we made a ritual of herbal and tea time with her and I)... again.. hope your daughter feels better!
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I purchase at herbal store an herb called Virastop. It is an enzyme and cleans the body from parasites. I give the children one when they complain of anal itching. The schools now a days do not clean the playgrounds therefore transferring ringworm's, tapeworms and pin worms in school aged children. You can tell when the child is itchy and they complain, especially at night.\n\nI give them one when they complain and they rid of them quickly. It is very safe for a 5 year old and anyone in the household or that uses the toilet must be treated also.\n\n* If your child cannot swallow the tablet. Place it in an 8 oz cup of orange juiceand have the drink it all.\n\nbest if taken at night 1 hour before meals as it helps to have an empty stomach and does not cause irritation.
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Is it chronic?  Just a passing bout?\n\nDo the BRAT method... Bananas Rice Apples and Toast.  Eat only things of those types to help firm up your stools for the next 24-48 hours.  Take immodium or pepto or another diarrhea formula medicine.\n\nLong term, drink lots of water and add more fiber to your diet.\n\nGood luck
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Have you tried drinking 8 8ounce glasses of water a day...sounds stupid but if you drink that amount daily you are sure to get results for constipation....don't drink more than that though, too much water is no good for your kidneys. In the mean time try to eat greens, cold cereals and just try a stool softener, any otc will do or try dulcolax suppositories until you get your diet changed.
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Don't strain, or sit on the potty for long periods, keep the area as clean and dry as possible. Fiber, prunes, help, lots of water. An anti-inflammatory, and preparation H, there are also, "wipes" that you leave on the area for a short time, they help cool and soothe the area.
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Absolutely. If you're having "problems "and want to take a laxative, try eating prunes or figs daily and increase the ammount of water you drink every day. At least 8 cups a day is the minimum reccomendation.
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There is the natural way.  Eat fruit, and veggies, leaving on the peel. Then are products like Metamucil, Citricil.  Frosted Mini Wheats are a good source of fiber.