• Winter problems
• Constipation in children in winter
• Important advice from experts

Like respiratory diseases, stomach disorders also occur in large numbers during winters. Constipation It is not only a problem for adults but even babies can suffer from it. Stools become hard, which makes it difficult to pass them out of the body. Not only this, constipation causes pain in the stomach. Due to this, the baby feels uncomfortable.

Symptoms of constipation include hard, dry stools, straining or crying while passing stools, loss of appetite, bloating, irritability. If left untreated, this condition becomes more serious. Dr. Abhimanyu Sengupta, Senior Paediatrician, Ankura Hospital for Women and Children, Pune has given more information about this.

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Why does the problem of constipation increase in winter?

• Children generally consume less fluids in winter and are not as thirsty
• Staying indoors for long periods of time due to cold temperatures slows down physical activity, which slows down bowel movements
• Children’s eating habits change during winter days, especially during school holidays, with a decrease in dietary fiber and an increase in intake of fatty and processed foods.
• Dry air can lead to low water levels in the body leading to the problem of hard stools
• Babies under 6 months are exclusively breastfed, so mothers should include fiber in their diet, drink plenty of water, and eat light meals.

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What do you do?

• In children in winter Constipation To prevent, mothers should breastfeed less. Do not feed more milk than is reasonable
• Encourage children to stay hydrated
• A warm bath relaxes your baby’s abdominal muscles and eases bowel movements
• Include fiber-rich foods in the diet of children 6 months and older. Eat more green vegetables (especially leafy vegetables), eat fiber-rich fruits (figs, papaya, pears, peaches) and include wheat, oats, millets and pulses in children’s diet to soften stools.
• Above all, avoid processed food, especially flour
• Gently massaging the baby’s tummy helps relieve gas problems and ease digestion, thereby reducing bloating and constipation.
• And most importantly, if the constipation lasts from a week to more than 10 days and the child has pain or bleeding during stool or any other symptoms (such as vomiting, bloating, weight loss, fever, etc.), seek medical attention as soon as possible.

Note – This article is written for general information only and does not claim to be a cure of any kind. Consult your doctor before taking any remedy and use it in proper dosage as per his advice.