Chronic Constipation in Children
Pediatrics Ananya•Gender: Female•Age: 6 years (Pediatric)• Chronicity: 2 years
Presenting Complaints & History
- Passing hard, large-diameter stools only 2 times a week
- Painful defecation leading to withholding behavior
- Abdominal distension, gas, and poor appetite
- Occasional fecal staining in underwear (encopresis)
Clinical Assessment
Suffered from painful chronic constipation since toddlerhood. Relied on daily stool-softening syrups, which caused gas and bloating.
Diagnostic Investigations: Clinical abdominal exam showing fecal load in descending colon; normal thyroid function.
Homeopathic Therapeutics & Management
Aimed at restoring natural rectal sensitivity, improving intestinal motility, and correcting stool consistency without laxatives.
Selected Constitutional Remedies: Alumina and Silica
Lifestyle & Nutritional Support
Increase fiber intake (fruits, vegetables), encourage active play, establish a morning toilet routine, and ensure adequate hydration.
Clinical Outcome
Follow-up Period: 5 months- Regular daily bowel movements without straining or pain
- Resolved stool-withholding behavior and abdominal bloating
- Significant improvement with complete stoppage of laxative syrups
- Sustained improvement during follow-up with zero encopresis episodes
✓Medically reviewed by Dr. Navaneeth K. Unni
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