Constipation Home Treatment for Children

For constipation in a baby, home treatment includes: Increasing feedings. This helps make sure the baby gets plenty of fluids. For constipation in a child, home treatment includes: Giving the child fruit juice. This helps make sure the child gets plenty of fluids. Having the child eat more fruits and vegetables. This…

Constipation Home Treatment for Children

Constipation Home Treatment for Children

For constipation in a baby, home treatment includes:

  • Increasing feedings. This helps make sure the baby gets plenty of fluids.

For constipation in a child, home treatment includes:

  • Giving the child fruit juice. This helps make sure the child gets plenty of fluids.
  • Having the child eat more fruits and vegetables. This increases fiber in the child’s diet.

Credits

Current as ofJune 26, 2019

Author: Healthwise Staff
William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP – Emergency Medicine
Adam Husney, MD – Family Medicine
Kathleen Romito, MD – Family Medicine

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