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Girls, we are crying out for help. What treatments have you used for psychological constipation in c…

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Girls, we are crying out for help. What treatments have you used for psychological constipation in children? Our child is 2 years old and is afraid to poop. We run around and scream, and I am exhausted. I gave her some help medications, but they didn't work. I have started giving Dufalac, but I haven't seen any effect yet.
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Viktoriya
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Please consult a pediatrician or a gastroenterologist. Do not attempt self-medication. For children of this age, proper nutrition, adequate fluid intake, and gentle bowel stimulation are essential. Duphalac is a medication used for gentle stimulation, but its effectiveness should be evaluated by a healthcare professional. Avoid using laxatives without consulting a doctor.
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June 25, 2025, 12:02 AM
tanya
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Conversations. Occasionally more relaxed and informal.
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June 25, 2025, 12:03 AM
Ugnenko Anna
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It was a difficult period. The only thing to do is gradually increase the laxative dosage until your stool becomes liquid. This should be maintained for at least two months. That way, you'll forget the bad experience. It won't be painful, and you'll move on.
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June 25, 2025, 12:03 AM
Irina
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Psychological constipation is treated comprehensively: avoiding hard stools, I would switch Dufalac to Forlax, and I would carefully monitor the child's diet. For training, it's best to consult with a specialist. We did activities like molding, drawing, and filling balloons with modeling clay to simulate the stomach, then the balloon would defecate, and I would cover it with a blanket. There are many nuances that can't be fully described in a single comment. Sometimes, distracting the child helps—reading a book, or my daughter would remove a ring from her mother's hand and twirl it in her fingers, which helped her relax.
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June 25, 2025, 12:06 AM
Tamasyan Yuliya
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Irina Yes, we have the same problem, and they have scheduled Forlax for at least six months.
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June 25, 2025, 12:09 AM
Irina
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Irina I'm incredibly lucky. I caught the moment at just the right time, and he was working with a neuropsychologist on a different issue. I immediately reached out to her, and she gave me some helpful advice on how to assist. The acute phase lasted only two weeks, and during those two weeks, there were some ups and downs—sometimes it was okay, and other times he would get scared again. My cousin's daughter has been struggling since September last year. Sometimes they find a way to help her, but then she regresses again, and everything starts over. Due to these ongoing issues and problems with using the potty, they are constantly facing setbacks. Both of them are suffering.
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June 25, 2025, 12:15 AM
Irina
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Ugnenko Anna That's a good point—dosing should be tailored to each individual. For example, my friend's daughter takes 7 ml of Dufalac, and it simply doesn't work at all for her.
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June 25, 2025, 12:15 AM
Tamasyan Yuliya
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Irina My son has had this problem since he was 2 years old, and he will be 8 soon. I give him Forlax every other day. We also take breaks and encourage him to sit on the toilet even when he doesn't want to. We're seeing progress.
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June 25, 2025, 12:18 AM
Irina
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Irina Typically, around the age of two, children go through a significant developmental milestone. Many of them suddenly experience constipation to varying degrees. Some have painful experiences, some develop aversions, and my child simply fears using the potty or toilet, suddenly refusing to do so and instead asking for hugs. Of course, we hug 😊, then I tell him to go to the bathroom first, and then we can hug 😂. However, he’s never come back for a hug afterward. I understand that, in your case, since they are still young, it's easier to adjust their diet and monitor their nutrition. By age 8, it becomes exponentially more challenging.
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June 25, 2025, 12:27 AM
Tamasyan Yuliya
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Irina When he was 2 years old, he would say, "Mom, bring the diaper, I need to poop." At the same time, he was using the potty. Now, he says it hurts. We're following all the recommendations from the gastroenterologist, and we've bought a footstool so his legs are close to his stomach. I encourage him to go to the bathroom more often, and we're monitoring his hydration. He eats like all of us—minimizing sweets and increasing fiber intake.
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June 25, 2025, 12:36 AM
Guzel
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When my son was little, we even had to stay in the hospital due to constipation. I remember that Vaseline oil helped a lot.
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June 25, 2025, 12:48 AM
Irina
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Irina Luckily, I also have some good fortune here. She loves raw carrots, dried apricots, prunes, cucumbers, apples, and raw cabbage. She also enjoys berries and other fruits. My sister-in-law's daughter can't be convinced to eat vegetables without some crackers or bread; she prefers baked goods. And my child only drinks water... she doesn't like anything else, but it's hard to get her to drink anything when she's riding a stubborn horse.
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June 25, 2025, 12:54 AM
Irina
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Guzel Just a quick note: I took it orally after my surgery, but it’s quite strong and cleans thoroughly. It’s really good for emergencies and definitely helpful when needed.
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June 25, 2025, 12:54 AM
Guzel
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Guzel I gave the child one teaspoon for about a week while we were in the hospital. After that, everything improved. Of course, we followed a proper diet and hydration routine, and monitored their bathroom visits carefully.
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June 25, 2025, 1:48 AM

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