Constipation Help for a 4 year old (SOLVED ty all)

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I only know to avoid stuff like bananas and rice.

Kiwis, prunes and other high fibre food should be helpful.

On the other hand, if it hurts so bad that he is crying, it may really be worth seeing a doctor by going to the hospital

I guess it depends on his age, but coffee always gets me going.

Miralax, aka Glycolax, sold over-the-counter at the pharmacy. It's a powder that you can add to any drink, and is flavorless and tasteless. GREAT stuff!

come on people at least read what he is saying... THE PHARMACY IS CLOSED!

sry btw idk shit abt babies :v

Buy a great big watermelon, and make him eat only that for a meal or two. It's very hydrating, obviously, but it also has a surprisingly powerful laxative effect. Works well combined with caffeine, if you dare to give it to him (it doesn't have to be coffee, soft drinks have the same effect).

Water. As much as he can drink.

Avoid the milk and its derivatives so don't give him yogurt.

If you can get a hold of something with a good bit of magnesium in it this will do the trick. A Side effect of magnesium is having the runs. Another thing that really got me going was some strenuous physical activity. (Mostly running/jumping based)

the best thing would be to go to an hospital and see an doctor. if hes crying they could be something else behind it, plus its always better to be a bit more cautiousness with kids. also tipps on the internet arent really that reliable.

Figs.

Anything that includes plenty of fibers. Especially plums and beans help a lot.

Come on.. Nothing compares to the good old cofee & cigarette combo lol.
Jokes aside you could try any fruit you may have that has laxative qualities such as papaya, kiwi or stuff like that.
Aside from that he should always be hydrated as others have mentioned.
You could also try tea, since Theine is the same chemical compound as that of caffeine but is generally milder, as it is metabolised slower (6 to 8 hours for any effects to wear off).
Make sure to dilute it, since he is only 4, and if it's past his bedtime of course you shouldn't try this.
One more thing, try adding honey to make it sweeter and more tasteful. No more than a cup :)

Btw if he's in pain you should indeed take him to a hospital as Vindecare mentioned.

If it's ongoing problem this won't help, but if it's momentary pain you could try telling him to do few squats for few minutes, it should help him release the pressure on his digestive system.

Lots and lots of plain ol water.

Or, if they are the kind of kid to not drink water, fresh orange juice.

We also had to have her lay on her back, and "pedal" her legs. Something about getting the stomach moving, or something.

source: when my daughter was a few months old, she needed help in that way :(

water, juice (not the one in the store), white rice, uhmm plums?

Olive oil rub on anus(very old school methods in asia), or drink anything acidty like pineapple or orange juice, but not too much as his stomach is full and can cause aching :)

No idea in the short term, but everyone should fucking drink AT LEAST 1,5L of water everyday

Warm water enema. Never tried myself, it´s how Col. Potter cured his horse in a M.A.S.H. episode.

Besides making your brother drink lots of water

Rice Water.(the water you used to wash the rice the 2nd time, make sure you use distilled water and boil the rice water since its a child)

as for food, Ripe Papaya and Apple would be the very best.
Next would be Citrus Fruits.

Also when your brother is about to poop, make him squat.
If you have Apple Cider Vinegar and Honey that can also help.
You can go 1:1 ratio mixed with 2parts water

Btw if your family line has a history of constipation, make sure to always drink lots of water, actually more than you used to.
and I mean Water not colored drinks.
And minimize intake of proteins, bananas and beans.
Beans and bananas harden stool.

I hope he will be ok soon.
My Brother's Ex-Wife's family has constipation history, it was also passed to their children.

Dried prunes. Cook them in a bit of water until they are mushy.

prune juice also works

How do you know it's only constipation? Is he still in pain? Take him to the hospital

It's probably just a constipation but considering the "He is crying" part
Fever ? does he cry if you push his stomach (low-right) ? if yes it could be appendicitis and you should go to the hospital asap

Prune juice will help, but a suppository will work faster. Might be able to pick up both at the supermarket.

try pack of orbit or maybe other chewing gum, there is warning that high consumation can cause diarrhea