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3 months 3 weeks baby not pooped 6 days
Baby boy weight 6.75 kg, height 60 cm.
He has not pooped since last 6 days.
Mixed feed: Both breastfeeding and formula milk
Formula : Nan excella pro
Urine is normal.
Baby is active.
Passing gas: very smelly than usual
What to do?
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Going several days without pooping can be typical for developing infants, but a 6-day stretch on mixed feeding warrants evaluation to rule out constipation from infant formula.Potential causes for this change include transient constipation, normal adjustment to formula, or an underlying gastrointestinal delay.You can try comforting home remedies like gentle tummy massages, a warm bath, or moving the baby's legs in a bicycle motion
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If baby is passing gas and abdomen is soft and if there are no vomiting , fever, we can wait for a day before consulting a doctor
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It is normal for some babies, especially young infants, to not pass stools even for up to a week, provided the baby is active, feeding well, passing urine adequately, and the abdomen is soft.
Since your baby is on mixed feeding, make sure the formula is prepared accurately according to the instructions on the tin. Also:
Burp the baby after every feed
Gentle massage around the umbilicus.
Cycling movements of the legs may help relieve gas if the baby is irritable due to colic.
Please consult your paediatrician if the baby develops:
Excessive irritability or inconsolable crying
Poor feeding
Persistent vomiting
A hard or distended abdomen
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Consult physically
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Pune
Continue feeding. If irritable visit physically to nearby pediatrician.
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Dr. L Sreepriya
Pediatrician
25 yrs exp
Kasargod
Continue breast feeding . If possible stop formula milk and bottle feeds . If child is active no medication. Mother to drink plenty of water .,Eat vegetables,green leafy vegetables and fruits
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Dr. Jay Gajjar
Pediatrician
6 yrs exp
Surat
If the baby is comfortable, feeding well, and passing gas:
* Continue breastfeeding and prepare formula exactly as instructed.
* Gentle tummy massage and bicycle-leg movements may help.
* Do not give gripe water, castor oil, honey, or over-the-counter laxative drops without medical advice.
If the baby appears uncomfortable or has hard stool at the rectum, use a glycerin suppository for occasional use after examination. Lactulose is another option but should only be started after your pediatrician confirms constipation and prescribes the correct dose.
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