Does Eating Too Much Liver Cause Constipation?

Question

The child was diagnosed with iron deficiency at 5 months old and prescribed a blood-building oral liquid by the doctor. However, the child dislikes drinking it, so the parents bought chicken and duck liver to be consumed once a day, accompanied by vegetables. But it is said that eating too much natural liver might not be good and can be toxic, so they switched to liver powder, one packet a day. But recently, the child’s stool has become very dry and is passed three times a day. The child eats vegetables and fruits daily, and the urine is not yellow and in abundant quantity, but the stool is dry. What might be the cause? Is it related to eating too much liver powder? Or is it due to insufficient intake of vegetables and fruits? Or could it be other factors?

Answer

Hello, generally speaking, this situation is not directly related to eating too much liver powder or insufficient intake of vegetables and fruits. It is more likely caused by dietary factors. It is recommended to drink more water and increase vegetable intake. There are many factors that can cause liver disease in children. If the child is diagnosed with liver disease, parents should cooperate with the doctor for immediate treatment, gastrointestinal decompression, and develop good hygiene habits. The child’s diet should be reasonable, avoiding irritating and cold foods.