<human>: My son is 1.6 years old and has recently started with constipation problem. His bowel movement is 3-4 times in a week. he poops very little and the area is red. His stools are very hard. He drinks very less water. His adbomen blots and has lot of gas.Eery alternate day we are using Dulcoflax suppository. It pains when he puts pressure for bowel movement. Please advise.
<bot>: Hello, Thank you for asking at Chat Doctor. I went through your sons history and would like to make suggestions for him as follows:1. Constipation is a very common problem in child Chat Doctor.  I most of the cases, causes of constipation are faulty diet or faulty toilet training.2. I would like to emphasize the importance of diet. Please give him plenty of fluids during day like water, soups, etc. Also, please give him high fiber diet like plenty of green leafy vegetables, whole cereals and fresh fruits.3. Please avoid or minimize consumption of finely grained cereals, refined sugars, cold 