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4 month old Baby not pooping
4 month old baby is exclusively breastfeed. He has not passed stool from past 5 days. He is farting with foul smell. Please guide.
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Constipation in Babies less than 1 year is very common and more in formula fed babies and also when initially the semi solid food has been started after 6 months .
you can give bonnisan drops and some enzyme preparations in proper dose suggested by doctor and cow's milk should be avoided before 1 year of age . Medications are required but it should be given only in medical supervision .
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Dr. Nikhil Ganjoo
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Make sure feeding is good, is this is a change from usual reassess to know if your hydration/fluid intake is good firstly and if baby is feeding well.
If persists or if feeding is reduced or baby has vomiting or crying without cause, seek a physical review of baby
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