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Hello Madam, My son is 3Y10M old. He is having Constipation issue since he was 2yrs., suffering with lots pain while emptying his bowel. We visits Paediatrician, he has given Dufhalac and Movicol Paediatric grade. When he was between 2-3 yrs sometimes once in fortnight, we use to put Fleet enema pediatric grade. Sometimes we observed blood in his stools, so Dr. suggested Anodesyn ointment. Is it recommended to intake Movicol Paediatric grade daily? Yesterday 7June2026 evening there was blood in the stool. Lastly he emptied his bowel on 4June2026, almost after 2.5 days, it was very hard. He cried a lot, I literally sat in front of him stretched his small buts with my hands. We have tried Ayurvedic medicine Green Pharmacy's Bal Sanjivan Syrup. If we any of these medicines then only he easily empties his bowel after intake of medicines. Water intake is regular. BTW how much water per day is recommended for kids for 3-4 YO . We are giving daily 1 dried fig and raisins, soaked in water. Fruits like Orange 4-5 slices daily, Kerala small Banana and apple 2-4 slices 4-5, sometimes Avocado, grapes, Pomegranate juice, beet juice, tetrapacked Juice. In his meal he having Chapati made up of wheat flour or rice flour, Jawari flour, ragi flour. Dal-Chawal, All type of green vegetables like Palak, Meethi, Dilli leaves, etc. Carrot-cucumber 2 slices, whole moong, all types of peas, yum, and daily 1/2 potato 2 times. Sometime in Breakfast and evening snack sweet potato, Biscuits, Upma, poha, Oats. Generally almost everything. 50 ml Milk 2 or 3 times in a day with 1 scoop Pediasure. Sometimes, we massage his belly in clockwise direction 4-5 circles and sometimes in night we apply Mother Sparsh Tummy Roll On for Baby Colic Relief. Apart from this he runs and jumps all around in house or park never sits stable unless mobile is given. Okay, but when any of the Movicol and Balsanjivan medicine his bowel process is smooth. So sometime we purposely skip the medicine so that his body should not have the habits. So after that 4-6 days he does normally. But again after 6 -7 days he suffer from constipation. Pls suggest for permanent solution.

My toddler does not eat food without watching mobile or TV. My parents and in-laws started it as a casual habit to keep him engaged while my husband and I were working from home. Now, it has become a compulsory habit. If we switch off the TV or mobile, she starts crying and refuses to eat. What should I do to break this habit? She is 3 years old and insists on watching the screen even at her playschool.

Can poor eating habits affect height growth in children? My son is 10 yrs old but his height is not growing. Could it be due to some nutritional deficiency? He is not eating veggies, egg or meat. He only like selective food. Can cycling help improve growth? My husband are over 5.5 ft but our son is 3 ft 5 inches only.

My daughter is 13 years old. Since the last few months, she has started dieting because she says she looks 'fat' compared to girls on Instagram. She skips breakfast before school, avoids ghee, rice and rotis. She wants us to buy her protein bars and 'healthy snacks'. If we don't buy she doesn't eat. I am worried. How to convince her?

Ho doctor.. Greetings...My daughter was 165 cm in 2011 aged 11 and her period got started now she is 15 ..but height remains same..is there any chance to get few More inches??

My child often feels the urge to poop after a meal. I have tried so many different ways to tell him to control it but he says he simply can't. Is it a healthy habit to poop after a meal? Pls advice what to do. It is embarassing when he does it at restaurants, sometimes in the middle of a meal. Why does it happen?

Is it safe to use adult sunscreens on children? What about dermi cool or nycil for prickly heat? Summers in southern India are pretty bad. What do you recommend for chilren to be safe from sun and prickly heat?

Is it safe to remove adenoids in a 9-year-old? Would you recommend adenoid surgery for our son, or are there alternatives we should consider?

Our daughter is 8 months old. She has not started crawling yet. Should I be worried? She is trying but she is not able to. What is the right age and how can we help her?

Our grandson 3 years old is great at rapidly creating numbers from 1 to 100 and reverse using number cards. He also writes the English alphabet using letter cards in proper sequence and forming short words like his name. But he is not talking yet. His hearing tests have shown OK. Our other grandchildren (his cousins) started talking at earlier ages. Seek advice.

My son plays football and complains of calf pain every day. He plays for an hour or so between 6 and 7 pm and comes home tired. But he wakes up around 3 am and starts crying. We apply some oil or cream and massage him to sleep. Next morning he wakes up fine. But we are all losing sleep because of this. Is this normal or something serious to worry about? What should we do?

My child hates veggies and fresh fruits. She only likes potatoes and peas. We have tried to grind veggies into parathas and get her to drink fruit juices but she will take a sip and spit it out. This has led to frequent arguments at home and during meal time. The last couple of months, we had to put her on supplements. She often gets ulcers because of her poor diet. How can I convince her to eat veggies and fruits for her own health? She is only 4.5 years old.

My 5 year-old son is suffering from frequent colds and cough almost every month. He recovers with medicines but falls sick again within a few weeks. We have tried allopathy, homeopathy. Could this be a sign of low immunity, allergy, or something more serious? What tests or lifestyle changes should I consider to improve his overall health?

Our daughter is not gaining weight. She weighs between 16 to 18 kg since she was 4 years old. She is 7 now but she loves to play for long hours away from home. She never says she is hungry unless we force feed her. She doesn't finish her school tiffin. But when she goes to birthday parties she eats fries, pasta and enjoys with her friends. Acc to her friend, she likes to eat from her friend's tiffin. At home, she refuses to eat anything homemade. We have tried different foods and cuisines but she doesn't like to eat anything at home. What should we do?

My daughter is 3. She has been complaining of stomach pain on and off for the past six months. Sometimes she has constipation, sometimes loose motions. Could this be IBS, food intolerance, or a digestive infection? What warning signs should we watch out for?

Dear Doctor, My son is 12 years of age and slightly obese (weight 55 Kg). He is a bit lazy too when it comes to playing outside or doing any meaningful physical activity. Will there be any delay in reaching puberty because of this? He says most of his friends have developed masculine voice and height has increased dramatically. He compares his growth with other & often points that out to me. Kindly guide me in right direction as I think 12 -15 years is the age range when you hit puberty in boys.

Hi Doctor - My daughter is 5 years and 9 months old. She says stomach ache everyday. Pediatric doctor asked for complete blood report, ultrasound scanning also done. Except Vit D @19, rest all reports are normal. Please help me in any other reason to worry..

My child is 7 years 10 months old, having a height of 121 cms and a weight of 16 kgs. Although he's suffering from a cough, cold, and fever for one week, recovered a lot and will probably be fit by this week. Usually his weight ranges between 18-19 kgs but drops to 2-3 kgs during march and october when wheather changes. He's prematurely born child in the 6th week of pregnancy. I hope it dosent matter now. Does he's required to provide any kind of supplement to raise his weight as he should be aroung 25 kgs?? else you may suggest any other feasible option.

Is it advisable for a indian girl child of 14 years to go for HPV vaccination

Madam my grand son 6 years of age having normal health studies in UKG good in study he has a problem he can not pronounce R he reads it as L suppose he want to say RAM RAM he will speak LAM LAM what should we do should we wait or go to doctor for consultation please advise Thanks

My son suddenly hates milk. Is cow milk healthy for a 8 year old? Is Amul cow milk packet better than non-branded diary milk? Some people say buffalo milk is better, more healthy. I am not able to decide. How would I know if my child is lactose intolerant? Please help.

My son is not eating properly. He is 6 years old. He doesnt finish his food at home. He brings his dabba back. But when he is hungry, he is always craving for snack, packaged food and sugary items. He is influenced by his friends in the building and kids at school who bring chips and kurkure as bus tiffin. How do I make him understand?

My daughter 2.5 years old always need mobile screen while eating. She gets distracted and play during mealtime if there is no mobile screen. I will be feeding the meals while she watch rhymes in phone. Also if I have some office calls for one hour I will put her on mobile phone watching rhymes. Is this okay?

My 10 month old child crying when we put on cradle, and after wake up also he crying like panic and his eye closed . Sleep is very disturbed to him. Not sleeping well what I do to improve his sleep quality

Is it safe to give gripe water to newborns for gas and colic? Our 2-month-old cries for hours in the evening, and everyone from relatives to neighbours is recommending gripe water. We have tried colic but it doesn't help much. What should I do?

My 3-year-old is constipated. She doesn't pass stool for 2-3 days and cries when she finally does. We have tried giving her hot water, fibrous fruits. One of the docs recommended a fibre supplement which helped temporarily. Could it be linked to having more dairy, gluten, or something else?

My 4-year-old loves those colourful multivitamin gummies. His friend introduced them to you. They're easy to eat and taste like candy. But are they actually needed? Are they harmful? What's the right age to start them, and how do I know which brand is safe?

My 20-month-old only says a few words, while other kids in our playgroup seem much more vocal. I'm starting to wonder if this is normal or an early sign of a speech delay?

Ever since my daughter started nursery, she's been getting a cold or fever almost every 2 weeks. It clears up in a few days, but I'm worried her immunity is low. Is this common in young kids or should I start some vitamin supplements or tests?

Hello doctor My child is getting diarrhea and stomach ache. He is 10 yrs old and weight is 32 kg. Which medication should be given

I have oily skin which is acne prone, I'm a teenager, so should I start using skincare? And I have actually used skincare frm dot&key, it felt heavy on my skin at first (i did use it recently, it was fine this time) bit I start sweating everytime after I'm done with the routine but i still have to empty those skincare, so is it safe to use them? Is it really okay to go visit a dermatologist to enquire on how to care for my skin? And will it be costly?

Kindly advice, how to develop appetite in 4 years old boy who does not like to have. The mother struggles to convince her son and quite often fails. The child growth rate is poor as immunity also lacks. Looking forward to your valuable expert advice. G ABDUL LATHEEF Grand father of the child.

My son is active in athletics. We follow a vegetarian diet at home. How can I ensure my 7-year-old is getting enough protein, iron, and vitamin B12, and supplements necessary at this age? What can I replace eggs and meat with?

My six-year-old son has always been very active. But for the last couple of days, he has seemed extra restless and has had trouble sitting still, even for short periods. Should we monitor for ADHD? What are some of the signs he may have ADHD?

Our daughter is 9 months old. We have started solids, but my toddler only wants to eat a few things and refuses everything else. How can I encourage better variety without turning meals into a battle?

My son gets these itchy rashes after eating certain snacks or playing outside. We have seen it sometimes on his arms and neck. Sometimes they show up after an hour. It doesn't happen every time, so I am really confused. How do I know if it is a food allergy, a reaction to something in the environment like pollen or grass, or just sensitive skin?

My child wakes up multiple times at night and takes a long time to fall back asleep. She is 2.5 years old. Is this just a phase, or could there be a sleep issue?

Hi Doctor. Our son is 5 years old and will be going to school now. He is potty trained during the day, but at night, he still wets the bed. We can't be wearing diapers all day. At what point should we be concerned?

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