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My son is doing black stool from past two days, he has been eating dabur chawanprash . no other issue other than the color of stool.

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Stop Chyawanprash few days and see stool colour if it's normal then no issues....or if still it black then need evaluation for it... ...  Read More

Hi, my 3 month old daughter is pooping watery since 2 days and 3-4 times a day. Have given her Vizylac dry syrup 2.5ml today morning but no changes yet. Can someone pls suggest me a way forward immediately?

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On what feeding she is?? If on exclusive breastfeeding , passing Urine > 6-7 times a day, taking feeding and playful active no need to worry, it is a normal variation. If on top feed, and decrease ...  Read More

My 3 month old baby boy has started pooping thrice a day or sometimes more.he is on formula powder(-Dexolac ). Is this due to rise in temperature or due to something else?

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No need for concern for 3 times a day. Of happens more or remains like this for some more days, please visit pediatrician. ...  Read More

Hi doctor My 3 week old son cries really badly and is hard to console when he poops or pees after sleep.. and he keeps on crying like that until full poop alongwith pee is done which takes him a few minutes. His head gets really sweaty during this time. His poop consistency is normal yellow and seedy and urine also is clear in color but still he cr

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Hi This is normal. Do a oil massage and bath regularly. If crying excessively then give colicaid drops ...  Read More

My baby used to poop daily but from past 2 -3 weeks he poops once in 2 days n nowadays once in 3 days.. is it normal ? Poop consistency looks normal for me.. he is on breastfeed alone

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Hello, It's normal variation. Nothing to worry. I hope TSH report done earlier is also normal. Follow my Instagram/tiwari_child_clinic for health Q&A. 🙏Tiwari child clinic Delhi㈻ ...  Read More

Hi My baby is 3 month old..completely on breastfeed, yesterday we tried giving formula milk 30ml as suggested by my pediatrician.. Today she pooped with lot of mucus. I have been drinking cow milk a lot after birth from 3 months. I am concerned about her please let me know if we need to show her to doctor for any infection

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My 3 months old son is going frothy poop since past 20 days. Provided zinc and probiotics for 14 days.frequency reduced but still he poops 6 time per day.poop colour is green mixed with yellow. Otherwise he is active and urinates frequently

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Greetings looks like Gastroenteritis need to continue medicine.wait for 2 more days ...  Read More

Hello doctor, My baby is 3 weeks 5days old and he is on breast milk only. He is doing foamy yellow poop it's been 2 days... please tell me the reason is it matter of concern or it's normal ? Thank you!

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Hello. If there is any mucus or any foul smell in the motion then there maybe some infection ...  Read More

Hi, since three days my 3 months old baby did not poop.. what could be the issue... how can we make her poop. Her pee is normal. Elder people in the house say the poop gets solidified and create trouble for baby if the poop is delayed. Please suggest what to do.

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If baby taking breastfeed properly, active playful and her abdomen soft, no need to worry, Many baby not poop for 3-5 days. Its normal for her, If abdomen distended or baby irritable not taking feed w ...  Read More

My 3 month old son is exclusively formula fed as I have no milk supply . He is on 3oz lactogen1 about every 3 hr now. My baby is extremely gassy and strains to poop which is green in colour and pebble like poop . He generally poops once a day and wets about 6 diapers daily and sometimes skips a day . His cries while passing gas and while straining

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Hello. If your baby is having a bowel movement everyday, it is not constipation. Formula fed babies are more gassy than breastfed babies. I feel that everything is okay if your baby has gained enough ...  Read More

Baby is doing poop once in 4 days and colour is Dark Greenish from last 15 days Attached images for reference . Please check. Previously used to be mustard yellow. Now dark Green mix. Is it normal ? Or indicates any infection or any other issues? 5.5 months baby 8 kgs Male Urine 6-8 times Poop once in 4-5 days. Baby is Active but is accepting less

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Yes normal Don't worry ...  Read More

My baby is showing symptoms of green poop since last 3 to 4 days Baby is fed with both mother's milk and formula Dexolac stage 1 Pls advice what needs to be done. Do the brand dexolac is good or we need to switch to other brand.

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Green poop also a normal thing Nothing to worry No need to change any milk powder ...  Read More

Hi, my baby is 27 days old , recently he got blood in stool and was diagnosed with CMPA, since then he is on neocate formula milk and breast milk as I'm strictly on a dairy free diet. He has been on iron supplements since then. Tasiron drops 1.7ml per day. Since yesterday hes been pooping greenish-yellow, sometimes black dots also in poop Please l

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Greetings Greenish-yellow stool and black specks are highly common, expected side effects when an infant is given iron supplements. Unabsorbed iron safely oxidizes in the gut, turning parts of the st ...  Read More

Since the start of this month, I have not been able to poop properly. The pressure is not.coming naturally. I tried the probiotic gutbliss (two times) at night. It helped. I was able to get fresh the next morning. But that was liquid not solid poop. And also I don't get pressure naturally. (It's only after eating gutbliss). I don't want to create a

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Increase Fibre and water content in your diet. Kindly check you thyroid levels. ...  Read More

My baby 14 weeks old... From last three day is not poop... He is passing gas and crying.. Is it normal or not??

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In a 14-week-old baby, especially if exclusively breastfed, not passing stools for 3–7 days can be completely normal as long as the baby is feeding well, passing urine normally, gaining weight, and th ...  Read More

My 3 months old baby passed a small poop after 6 days usually he passes large poop once in a week is it ok or i have to consult a doctor as he didn't pass large poop

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amount of poop can change.. if no other symptoms like vomitting or abdominal distension .. no need to worry ...  Read More

I started her formula(lactogen 30ml)as part of bottle training on Tuesday(24/03) till sunday i was giving her 30 ml in day sometimes twice 60ml she was fine till Sunday afternoon, but i had spicy food on Saturday evening. From sunday after she started pooping 3-4 times a day now its 3 day she still poop for 6 times not full mostly less many times.

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Use Enterogermina tubes half tube morning and night for 3days And Drops ZN 20 1ml daily once for 3 days 'Continue formula milk ...  Read More

My baby girl is 16 months old and she has been passing tight black stool for last 2 days. I have attached a photo, please look at the photo and advice me the next step. Is it normal, I am really worried. Please help me

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If it's only since last two days,it could be related to diet or any new medicines.even iron and cough syrups can cause this.give fibre rich diet and plenty of fluids. ...  Read More

Rash on my 3 year old and not sure what is it Can you tell me please cant get a doctors appointment

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Detailed history and clear images are required for correct diagnosis and treatment ...  Read More

My 25 days old bady not poop 6 days and crying whole day and my pediatrician give a dipeptin drop for digestion

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I totally understand your concern. Before suggesting treatment, I would like to ask a few questions to ensure the correct management can be provided. Contact me on Practo or WhatsApp chat. Contact nu ...  Read More

My two-month-old baby is not pooping daily. Last two weeks he was pooping for 3 days once and now it's been 5 days since he passed poop. But from birth to 45 days he used to poop on a daily basis. Please suggest thanks in advance.

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Hello, it’s completely alright You are doing well. In this age , baby may be constipated and can hold stools for days . Anything between 5-8 times a day to once in 7-8 days is fine Provided baby is ...  Read More

My baby is about 60 days old now. Until 45 days he used to poop daily atleast 4 to 6 times. But after 45 days he started pooping 3 days once and now even after 4 days he is not pooping. Could you please suggest this. Many thanks in advance.

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Hello, I understand your concern. Both patterns of passing motions are normal. It is fine if baby passes motions multiple times a day or once in few days. It’s not necessary for baby to pass daily. ...  Read More

MY son is 6 month's old . doctor prescribe iron drops 0.5 ml daily .he takes iron drops after 2 days in his stool black spots seen .is this normal or not.otherwise he is playful & active .& take solid & breast milk also

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I totally understand your concern Before suggesting treatment, I would like to ask a few questions to ensure the correct management can be provided. contact me on practo or WhatsApp chat Contact nu ...  Read More

9 month Baby is constipated from few weeks after starting solids and there are black specs in poop. I am feeding her formula milk, breastfeeding and other solids like wheat porridge, daal rice, dry fruit powder, rava, poha, chiku etc. Today i could see a small light red dot on her diaper after constipated poop. What it could be, should i consult re

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I need to ask few more questions before answering your query  Early consultations can prevent complications. Kindly contact me on Practo or whatsapp chat (84960595sixfive)  Dr Faisal Zoheb&# ...  Read More

My baby is 4 month old and has dark green poop, she is active, feeding and sleeping well, since last 3 days she is pooping green colour stool however she is pooping once in a day. Is there any concerns?

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Nothing to worry. ...  Read More

My baby boy is 6 month old and since few days after starting solids my baby is 3-4 times a day. He is taking mashed apple or mashed banana once in a day , Please suggest it is normal or not ? He is taking breastfeed no formula milk. Poop consistency is soft, pastier and seedy and green type. Please reply

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This is absolutely normal if child is passing urine atleast once in 6 hours, child is active and playful... ...  Read More

My baby is 6 months 21 days old today...since past 4-5 days she is pooping 4-5 times a day ...2-3 big normal poops 1-2 poops are slimy as well, rest very very light.I started solids once she turned 6 with apple & banana and since past 4-5 days ..have started giving her suji apple kheer.Could it be that suji is not suiting her. Please advise as

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It is not uncommon for babies to pass stools more frequently when new foods are introduced. Since you’ve recently added suji apple kheer, it’s possible that her digestive system is adjusting. Suji (se ...  Read More

Daughter had something black in her poop since 2 days . She is not eating properly also like a proper meal . Though she is active .The concern is only wat if the deworming is required .

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Pls book vedio consultation ...  Read More

My 4 months old son poops whenever he is on his tummy but not uncomfortable.He is active and passing urine frequently.Is this normal or matter of concern?

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Its normal for child at that age to pass stool while on his tummy- children used to have 6-7 episodes or sometimes dont pass for 2-3 days both are okay till the child is comfortable ...  Read More

My daughter is 5months old now. She used to poop regularly, but since 3months, it’s become irregular. She’s on lactulose, and usually poops daily or every other day, but sometimes goes 3 days without. Poop is soft, and she’s happy and active. Is this normal? Should lactulose make her poop every day?

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Greetings it's normal , usually we can wait for 7-10 days to pass stools for babies ...  Read More

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