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[|Human|] Hi My daughter is 5 and has suffered from constipation from a young age, she goes 2 or 3 times a week now, which is far better than before-but her stools are still very large, today I noticed she passed a hard stool which was streaked with bright blood, and following this she passed another softer stool, which was not. I have read on the internet I must use a stool softner, and increase the fibre in her diet-is this correct. At the mo I am giving her cod liver oil syrup which seems to be working well. Thanks for your help.
[|AI|]  Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. I think your kid is having habitual constipation. I have certain questions and suggestions for you. Questions:1. Did your kid pass motion or meconium on day one of life?2. Since how long is the kid constipated?3. Does the kid have any bleeding along with hard stools?4. How much milk does the kid consume per day?5. Does the kid eat fruits and vegetables (fiber diet) appropriately? You can get back with answers at the following link -www.ChatDoctor .com/doctors/ Chat Doctor.  Natural methods are the best to relieve constipation.2. Constipation is a risk factor for UTI3. Maximum milk consumption per day should not exceed 300-400ml4. Minimum 3-4 cups of fruits and vegetables to be consumed per day5. Toilet training - that is - sitting in Indian type of lavatory daily at the same time will help a lot. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Chat Doctor are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.