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2020-10-04 16:39:52
My son is 5 months old. I never had breast milk so he is feeding on amul cow milk.  since last 5 days he is extremely constipated. What to do?
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Cow's milk is major cause of constipation so stop it and start formula powder qith proper dilution, instead of milk... You can also start complementary feeding like dal water,rice water etc... Give stool softner, lactulose syp 2.5ml if requires...
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give topmilk after 12months of age

Answered2020-10-05 05:47:57

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Cow milk can be cause of constipation. Don't dilute the milk. Just boil and use it to feed the child. Rectal suppository Hallen can be used to relieve constipation. Otherwise glycerine enema may be required.

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cows milk often causes constipation, better to give formula feeds. For now can give stool softeners like duphalac 3 ml once daily but can't be used for long time
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if problem persists please consult online
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can give sips of boiled and cooled water if hgas crossed 5 months start complementary feeds like vegetable and fruit purees which has high fiber and help I'm constipation can give ragi porridge can feed with nestum rice

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Cow’s milk is not good for babies. Start complementary feeds vegetables/ fruits/ juices/ rice/ ragi Give plenty of liquids
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Give cow’s milk after 1 year of age. You can give Syr Duphalac to soften the stools.

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