Fox Valley Family Physicians: Constipation

Constipation

Adults

Increase fluids

Eat a high fiber diet--fruits and vegetables

Eat whole grain bread

Drink prune juice

Eat popcorn

Exercise regularly

Try using Metamucil, Citrucel, etc.

Young infants

Glucose water daily in addition to regular feeding. The recipe for glucose water: 4 oz. water and 1 tsp. of sugar or light Karo syrup. Warming the Karo syrup will help it dissolve easier.

Older infants

Fruit juices: apple, prune, or grape

Baby fruits: peaches, pears, plums or prunes. No bananas

Cereal: increase the amount given

Children

Increase fluids, fiber and exercise.

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