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2021-06-06 13:35:08
My son is ,22days old. He is on formula feed as I . unable to breast feed . Earlier we were giving him Nan pro due to which he was gaseous. We changed it to low lac. Although he was better but he was getting gaseous. Doctor advised Aristozyme drop . He was better but now he is constipated. Also had blood after passing stool. Doctor advised to continue with Aristozyme. Also can I change the formula to Enfamil
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Hii.....blood in stool is not normal. Need further details ,consult pediatrician

Answered2021-06-06 13:38:28

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This comes under functional constipation usual in this age group of children. Causes anal fissure and painful defecation. It creates a vicious cycle of hard stool causing pain and pain causing suppression of urge to pass stool causing stool to become hard.
Next Steps
Always give solid food first thing in the morning not milk.
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Always make them sit on potty after feeding for 5 minutes causing stool to pass effortlessly.

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