Relieving Constipation After Surgery
Irregularity of bowels; Lack of regular bowel movements
Home Care
Children and adults should get enough fiber in their diet. Vegetables, fresh fruits, dried fruits, and whole wheat, bran, or oatmeal cereals are excellent sources of fiber. To reap the benefits of fiber, drink plenty of fluids to help pass the stool.
For infants with constipation:
- Over 2 months old -- try 2 - 4 ounces of fruit juice (grape, pear, apple, cherry, or prune) twice a day.
- Over 4 months old -- if the baby...
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Constipation is a decrease in the frequency of stool (the body's waste product) or difficulty in the formation or passage of stool.Constipation is... Read more »
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