Download FREE Practo app
Get ₹200 HealthCash
3.5 months old baby is not pooping
Baby is 3.5 months old and is exclusively breastfeeding. It's been a week and still she is not pooping. She is taing her feed properly. I am worried. How long can I wait and is there anything to be given? Thank you
Answers (7)
Get your queries answered instantly with Care AI FREE
20000+ health queries resolved in last month
Give fibre rich content food like banana apple and give more of liquids like water coconut water butter milk
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Didn't find the answer you are looking for?
Talk to experienced orthopedist online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.
+196
It's abnormal. Intestinal aganglionosis ( hirschsprung disease) should be ruled out . Discuss and get baby investigated.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Please visit a pediatrician for check up and treatment.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Dharmishta Verat
Pediatrician
7 yrs exp
Mumbai
Exclusively breastfed babies not pooping for 7-10 days is normal.
If vomiting, excessive crying, abdominal pain /distension, visit your nearby pediatrician.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Sachin Pariskar
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Pune
Kindly consult once for discussion
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Apurva Pareek
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Udaipur
It's ok for exclusively breastfed babies to not poop for days. No need to worry unless baby is crying excessively or irritable and stomach feels tight or tense
Next Steps
if no poop for 10days visit a pediatrician
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Articles you may like
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.
Articles you may like
Tell us what's troubling you
Tell us what's troubling you
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.