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2024-06-11 10:52:22
My child is 17 months old and he just refusing his regular feeds since 2-3 days. No any other issue is there seems to be slightly constipated. But such constipation is not new. We are worried for refusing feeds.
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Consult to Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment

Answered2024-06-11 12:59:27

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Need to know detailed history to know the reason. Constipation needs to be treated as it can lead to food refusal and urinary tract infections
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Kindly consult for guidance

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Looks like sepsis if there is feeding issue... kindly consult a pediatrician

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How is the hydration status ? Child should be examined throughly .
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Kindly consult physically

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