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My kid has constipation issues from the last three months. What might help her?

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Hello doctor,

My kid is 1 year old. Since the last three to four months, she has constipation issues. Her doctor prescribed her a medicine which worked for a while. But, now she again has it.

Answered by Dr. Amit Kumar Modi

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Dr. Amit Kumar Modi is a dedicated Pediatrician with expertise in newborn care, child growth and development, immunization, and the management of common and chronic pediatric illnesses. He is skilled in diagnosing and treating conditions such as respiratory infections, nutritional deficiencies, and developmental disorders. Dr. Modi is committed to providing compassionate, family-centered care that ensures the healthy growth and well-being of children at every stage.

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Hello,

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  • Transient constipation in a 1 year old child improves with diet modification. Most of the medications used to treat constipation treat the acute phase and are for symptomatic relief.
  1. You should include more roughage in her diet like fruits and vegetables.
  2. Avoid giving marketed products like biscuits, chips, and chocolates. These are known to cause constipation.
  3. Increase water intake.

If there is any other query, do let me know.

For more information consult a paediatrician online.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At September 20, 2017
Reviewed At June 23, 2026

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Amit Kumar Modi is a dedicated Pediatrician with expertise in newborn care, child growth and development, immunization, and the management of common and chronic pediatric illnesses. He is skilled in diagnosing and treating conditions such as respiratory infections, nutritional deficiencies, and developmental disorders. Dr. Modi is committed to providing compassionate, family-centered care that ensures the healthy growth and well-being of children at every stage.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Amit Kumar Modi is a dedicated Pediatrician with expertise in newborn care, child growth and development, immunization, and the management of common and chronic pediatric illnesses. He is skilled in diagnosing and treating conditions such as respiratory infections, nutritional deficiencies, and developmental disorders. Dr. Modi is committed to providing compassionate, family-centered care that ensures the healthy growth and well-being of children at every stage.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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