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1.5 month old baby not passing stool
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My daughter of 1.5 month has not passed stool in last 7 days. She has been taking her feed normally. She is also passing urine well. Her TSH level were checked during birth and were normal. Plz let me know if it is ok for infants to not pass stool for so long.
Also what to do so that she passes stool.
Plz guide me
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You have not mentioned whether she is breastfeeding or other type of milk
Also I want to know other symptoms like pain abdomen, vomiting, distension of abdomen etc.
What was the previous pattern of stools
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you may give fruit juice 30 ml daily
no laxatives
put a rectal thermometer inside anus
if giving formula, check if it is property prepared
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breastfeeding is best for baby
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No need to worry Exclusively breastfed babies can pass stools once in 7/8 days
The fact that urine is good Feeding is normal It means no major cause of concern
You may stimulate anal area by use of cotton wick
Next Steps
Continue breastfeeding
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Thyroid profile is normal so thats a good
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
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16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi,
If on breast feeding, wait for 2-3 days.
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If baby is active and feeding well, nothing to worry.
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