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

  4. Constipation. How to cure this?

Constipation

2024-10-01 06:06:28
My newborn is 4 wks old. he was suffering from loose motion last week , and its get recovered after feeding both fm and bm alternately. now for the past 2 days he doesn't poop. internet says it's common among new born not to.poop for few days. but I feel like he is struggling to poop, is this a sign of constipation? How to cure this?
61 Views

Answers (3)

Get your queries answered instantly with Practo AI FREE

50000+ health queries resolved in last month

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Consult Now
Please give Direct or expressed breast milk... Breastfed babies sometimes don't pass motion for days... And its normal. If there is no vomitting or abdominal distension... Don't worry about motions

Answered2024-10-09 16:24:40

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Preference is breast milk only.
Health Tips
consult sos

Answered2024-10-01 07:06:37

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Give only breastfeed. Stop formula

Answered2024-10-01 06:08:12

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

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

Ways to Get Relief From Constipation

Dr.vaidyas : Dr. surya Bhagwati

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

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

Loose motion in 4 month baby

5132 Views
My 4 month old baby has loose motion after each feeding. Seen yellowish color and cough ..

Loose motion to 4 month old

1811 Views
My 4 month old has loose motion from 2 days. He is been passing loose stool 5-6 times a day.. What is the ...Read More

Loose motion from morn than 4 weeks

523 Views
My baby have loose motion from 4 weeks, green , sticky and watery . Dr gave Nutrition b and zincogut syru ...Read More

Constipation

254 Views
My newborn is 4 wks old. he was suffering from loose motion last week ,motion test results the following ...Read More

Traveling with 4 weeks newborn in Flight

162 Views
Can I travel with my 4 weeks newborn in flight.. ? Any precautions i need to take while travelling ?

4 week old newborn

85 Views
I was sitting on the bed and trying to burp my newborn. She was profusely crying and tilting her head tow ...Read More

Loose motion for 4 years old

81 Views
My son suffering from loose motion for 2 days.suggest medication for me. Fever is there with 100. I gave ...Read More

Loose motion 4. 10 year old

106 Views
4. 10, year old child boy. Suffering with loose motion Already had notrolin b. But still stomach pain and ...Read More

Loose motion 4 months old

83 Views
My 4 months old baby is having loose motion from last two days, Doctor hai prescribed econorm sachet twic ...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.