My 20 month old daughter has difficulty having a bowel movement?

Question

Hi, my daughter is 20 months old and is having trouble having a bowel movement. She seems to have a stomach ache most of the day. She has one bowel movement a day or every other day and they are large hard stools. I give her probiotics every day. I try to give her foods that are rich in fiber, but she is a bit picky and does not eat everything. Is there anything that could help her? She weighs 27 lbs.

Naji-tom Samaha · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for your question! You are right to encourage him to eat high-fiber foods. You should also encourage him to drink a lot of fluids to help soften the stool If needed, PEG-3350 powder (LAX-A-DAY, Restoralax and other brands) can be given in a small amount of liquid once a day. The dose is 1 gram of powder per kg of your child's weight, so about 12 grams of powder. Your pharmacist can tell you how to measure this amount. I hope this has been helpful to you and if you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me! Tom Samaha, pharmacist