Do apples cause constipation?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Apples may indeed cause constipation, especially if consumed peeled. Apples are rich in fibers. While fibers are known for their effectiveness in enhancing bowel movement since they form a bulk of ind... Read More
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كيف أعالج الإمساك خلال الصوم وكيف تجنبه؟
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- التركيز على الأطعمة الغنية بالألياف مثل الخضار و الفاكهة بقشرها و الفواكه المجففة، و شرب كميات وفيرة من الماء النقي يشكلان العنصران الرئيسيان للتخفيف من إحتمال حصول إمساك خلال الصيام. بالإضافة إلى عاد... Read More
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My 20 month old has had chronic constipation for over a year, Duphalac,diluted milk help,but even with those -he does tiny BMs all day long
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Chronic constipation in children can be quite an ordeal, and requires that you seek the professional opinion of a pediatric gastro-enterologist, in coordination with a pediatric nutritionist. Insidiou... Read More
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انا دائما عندي اكتام واكتر شي اذا باكل الخبز او المعكرونة وبخس بنفخة قويه واوقات بيسير عنجي نفخة من دون ما كةن اكل شي
Dr. Rania Mousa,
General Medicine
- ما تصفيه من أعراض قد يكون شكلا من الاعتلالات التيي تصيب الامعاء .حيث يكون هناك حساسية في الامعاء على مادة الغلوتين الموجودة في الخبز و المعكرونة و بعض المأكولات الأخرى حيث تتفاوت الأعراض في شدتها بين ... Read More
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Can microclismi 3g be used for a child of 2 years for constipation?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Microlismi (based on glycerine) can be used for short-term relief of constipation in children. I cannot however disclose the dosage as this is not allowed in online consultations. Please refer to the ... Read More
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I'm almost 12 weeks prgnt. was taking Zofran for nausea vomiting. Now is my second day I stopped the Zofran I don't feel any nausea and vomiting and also no moreconstipation. Should I worry? I had 1mc
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Why worry? It's perfectly normal. Morning sickness associated with pregnancy begins to fade away at or soon after 12 weeks of gestation, so you need not be concerned.
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Does the tea cause constipation ?
Dr. Ghassan Nawfal,
Surgery
- It may, when consumed in large quantities of more than 1.5-2 liters a day.However 1 or 2 cups of tea a day may actually help relieving constipation when associated with other dietary and social habits... Read More
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I have tried laxatives, herbal remedies, acupuncture, linseed, figs, reflexology and I eat really healthy. How do I stop the constipation? Also, I had anorexia for a year, but I am fine now.
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Anorexia is notorious for causing long-standing and hard to treat constipation and food intolerance. This is because the intestines take longer to digest the food. You need to be maintained on fiber s... Read More
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What is the AR digest used for since she is constipated?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- AR Digest is mainly for babies with excessive gastro esophageal reflux (GER), while AC is a formula with reduced lactose (the sugar in milk) for babies with difficulty in digesting lactose, and HA has... Read More
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