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5 months old not passing stool
My girl is 5 months old. she has not passed stool in the last 7 days. Urint output and feeding is normal and she is active as usual. What is the remedy for this? Note: She is on cold medication for the past 10 days.
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Hi, Is she on breast feeding/ formula feeds Sometimes Viral infection can cause constipation. Give stool softener Syr Duphalac.
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