Constipation and cry

2020-12-30 11:01:11
My baby of 41 days old suffering from constipation by 3 days. He has difficulty due to the same and crying always can I use suppository. If yes glycerin suppository half can be used? Please let me know.
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Better to avoid suppositories in newborn babies ma..
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weight is necessary for prescribing stool softeners.

Answered2020-12-30 17:13:18

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Hi Give him Gastica drops 0.5 ml for tummy discomfort.
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Stools if baby doesn’t pass for 1 week is also ok

Answered2020-12-30 12:57:28

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Hi, Babies on breast feed pass stool once in 6-8 days. Nothing to worry if baby is active and gaining weight adequately.
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Give colicaid drops if crying excessively. Apply coconut oil around umbilicus and massage in a circular pattern daily.

Answered2020-12-31 08:07:15

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