1. Home
  2. Consult with a doctor
  3. Child Health Issues

  4. Constipation. Option other than enema?

Constipation

2024-07-12 08:40:40
Hello doc, my baby is 16 days old and he hasn't pooped in the last 8 days. What should I do?? Is there any other option other than enema?? Plz suggest. He is exclusively on breastfeed.
74 Views

Answers (4)

Consult Now
It's definitely normal and you can wait and watch. Exercise like laying the baby down on the back and moving legs in bicycle motion, has helped few infants according to review from parents. Can be tried.

Answered2024-07-12 10:54:37

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Consult Now
If stomach is soft , passing urine and gas , no vomiting , accepting feed , active alert..then wait and watch

Answered2024-07-12 09:11:14

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Consult Now
Consult pediatrician please

Answered2024-07-12 08:55:16

YESNO

Was this answer useful

It's normal

Answered2024-07-12 12:06:22

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Articles you may like

All About Constipation

Ms.Vidhi Chawla

What is constipation?Constipation is a condition of the digestive system where an individual has hard feces that are dif ... Read more

Quick Remedies To Treat Constipation

Dr.Sarthak Chakravarty

Constipation is standing out as a very common problem nowadays. Which was earlier believed to be an ailment of toddlers ... Read more

Constipation Causes & Treatment

Dr.Sharda

ConstipationConstipation is a common condition in which you may have fewer than three bowel movements a week; stools are ... Read more

5 Side Effects of Constipation That Might Surprise You

Inderjeet singh

Constipation simply means uncomfortable and infrequent bowel movements with difficulty in passing stools (faeces). It is ... Read more

Dealing With Constipation in Children

Dr.Kalpesh Onkar Patil

Constipation in children can be effectively dealt with by monitoring a well-balanced diet. Eating the following things a ... Read more

Ways to Get Relief From Constipation

Dr. Vaidyas

Constipation is an unbelievably common problem these days. Constipation is a condition where in the hard and dry bowels ... Read more

Tell us what's troubling you

Want relief from cold & cough?

Consult Now

Down with fever or flu?

Consult Now

Stomach out of order?

Consult Now

Tired of clinic wait times?

Consult Now

Related Questions

Milk of magnesia for baby constipation

11260 Views
My baby is 2 years old and he is constipated. We are using milk of magnesia and neopeptine. Is it fine to ...Read More

Constipation problem

8386 Views
My child is 8 month old,having constipation problem. Can i give him Looz syrup.

Constipation

6666 Views
Hello, I've a 1year old baby boy. He has so much constipation problem. Doctor has prescribed Laxative for ...Read More

Constipation

4605 Views
My baby is 2.5 month old .he only feeds my milk.he has not pooped from last five days it is normal or he ...Read More

Constipation in 4 years old child

4180 Views
My 4 years 3 months old child has not passed stool for 6 days now....he wants to poop but somehow is hold ...Read More

Constipation in 1 month old baby

27 Views
My child 1 year old is not passing stool for 2 days as seen previously . Previously 2 to 3 times a day he ...Read More

Constipation and mucus

48 Views
My 16 month old baby 8 kg...is always constipated and pass stool every 2 to 3 days ...i contact he pediat ...Read More

Constipation Problems

54 Views
I have a 5-year-old daughter who has been diagnosed with autism. We have tried various therapies for the ...Read More

Paracetamol dosage for 16 month old baby

92 Views
Last Sunday my 16 month old baby and weight 10.3 kg took the 16 month vaccine after vaccination He has ha ...Read More

Constipation in kids (fecal loading)

95 Views
Hi Dr..My 5 years old girl was experiencing loose motion/constipation on off from last 5-4 months..Have c ...Read More
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.