Constipation
Failure to pass stools for 2 or more days is called constipation. It is often due to a diet poor in fiber, e.g. fruits and green vegetables. It may be caused by pregnancy, use or drugs like iron, and tumors of the large intestine.
First aid
- Give diet rich in fiber.
- Give plenty of fluids orally.
- Give a laxative like isapgol or liquid paraffin at bed time. A glycerin suppository or an enema of soap or liver oil may also be used.
- Send him to a doctor if these measures fail.
