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My 5 month old baby doesnt poop regurlarly since last month .. before that she used to poop regurlarly every day .. since last month she is constipated and not able to poop by herself .. she cries in distress .. also tried massage and cycle exercise ...we gave her respository for time being but thing continued .. our pediac gave colax syrup ..

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Babies usually develop constipation around this age. U can use this syrup as and when required only. As baby is breast fed, then need not worry, this is gut maturation period. After 6 months of age u’ ... Read More

9 month Baby is constipated from few weeks after starting solids and there are black specs in poop. I am feeding her formula milk, breastfeeding and other solids like wheat porridge, daal rice, dry fruit powder, rava, poha, chiku etc. Today i could see a small light red dot on her diaper after constipated poop. What it could be, should i consult re

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I need to ask few more questions before answering your query  Early consultations can prevent complications. Kindly contact me on Practo or whatsapp chat (84960595sixfive)  Dr Faisal Zoheb&# ... Read More

My baby's 2 month old in his first month he used to poop regular,thn after tht he started to poop around interval of 3,4 days and i understand it's quite normal fr 2 to 3 month old baby but he's constipated n cry n scream alot ,become very strained while pooping. What can I do fr tht ,any home remedy or something to sort out this problem n yeah I

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2 month olds usually don't get constipated. If the child is straining and crying during passing stools, please visit a pediatrician. Will have to look for any mechanical obstructions. ... Read More

My 11 week old baby boy is constipated and he goes very hard poop. They look like adult poop. He is exclusively breast fed. Weight gain and milestones are proper. He feels hungry every 2 hours. He weighed 4.9kg on 5-Jul-23. His birth weight was 2.8kg (birthday: 26-Apr-23). He was constipated previously aswell and Pediac suggested to give polyethyle

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Child at this age till 7 months Can pass stool once in 7 days also and it is totally normal. No need of any medicine for it. May be related with your diet, yes. ... Read More

My son constipate alot..should I give him dal with rice..will this help in easing constipation?...??

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Give high fibre diet , banana, fruits , vegetables, plenty of water. Make him drink water in the morning empty stomach and make him sit in potty and ask him to pass stools. No need of medicine at pres ... Read More

I get constipated too meny times and I try to get the poop softer but I I just need to eat milk with grapes and pears ! But still not get right ! The poop is coming in tiny pieces or a big hard one !

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Some natural way to tackle with hard stool / Constipation are-Take DABUR NATURE CARE ISABGOL HUSK- one big teaspoon in one glass of Luke warm water after breakfast and one after dinner daily for 1 mo ... Read More

Hello, My mom is feeling constipated since 4 days, this problem persists since 4 months. She used to drink cremaffin plus after that she will get relieved. What's the permanent solution for this? Pls advice.

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[ ] Hi, for constipation kindly Take plenty of salads with lunch and dinner. Increase intake of water. Avoid bread(maida items).Try Issabgol Husk powder. Take Flax seeds, fry it in a pan without oil, ... Read More

My 5 yr old daughter has fever from Tuesday. She was ok on Friday . Again staurday Sunday fever came. Cough also very heavy . She didn't do potty from Tuesday. She is heavily constipated. Please suggest what blood test to be done and how to get rid of constipation.

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If your child is constipated try papaya Plus you can give duphalac syrup 10 ml at night once For fever get complete blood count, malaria and urine routine examination done ... Read More

I always feel constipated, i always having a hard time to poo. I dont know the reason why. Is there something i can do to regularly without taking any medicines? Is herbal or laxative tea is safe to take regularly like 2 times a week? (I recently change my diet and loss 10kg now and after that conatipation always occur.is there correlation)

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Hello there. I can understand your concern. You need to take a high fiber diet and exercise daily. Drink plenty of water. Tab. Laxidyl two tablets in the night before bed for 5 days will help. Con ... Read More

My baby is 6 months old and he is constipated for 1week.given duphlac for 3days but he is passing tiny ball stool only...what may be the reason

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Greetings it could be to formula or decrease water intake ... Read More

3 months 3 weeks baby not do poop since last 6 days. Baby on both formula feed and breast feed mix. Weight 6.75 kg male. Urinating normally. Passing smelly gas. But no poop since 6 days. What can be done so that baby does poop? Any drops or some other idea to get poop done.

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If the baby is comfortable, feeding well, and passing gas: * Continue breastfeeding and prepare formula exactly as instructed. * Gentle tummy massage and bicycle-leg movements may help. * Do not give ... Read More

Hello my baby is going to be 8 months on 21 june..after starting his solids ..his poop has become solid and sometimes tight..he is pooping daily..no gas problem.. stomach is also not tight but poop is tight..is it a problem..what should I do

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Give fruits and fibre diet.give adequate fluids also...no need to concern ..no need to use any medication as of now ... Read More

I poop 5-6 times in the morning. 1st time when I go to poop in the morning , I pass out hard stools, and after that I release loose stools. I do suffer from bloating and gas. I don't suffer from pain or blood in my stools. Also suffering from the urge of frequent urination. I feel very tired and lethargic everytime I poop. This is affecting my dail

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Get Gut microbiome test And consult a good dietician in your locality ... Read More

My baby 14 weeks old... From last three day is not poop... He is passing gas and crying.. Is it normal or not??

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In a 14-week-old baby, especially if exclusively breastfed, not passing stools for 3–7 days can be completely normal as long as the baby is feeding well, passing urine normally, gaining weight, and th ... Read More

Hi.. 3 times In 7 days I found small worm in my 9 month baby 's poop. I am very worried. Please help me...

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Hello I can understand your concern but u don't have to worry too much. It should be pinworm infestation U can easily treat with SYP Albendazole (5ml/200mg) 5ml once and followed by 5ml after 2 weeks ... Read More

My 1 month baby is not pooping on its own from 20-25 days.. We had to give dulcoflex in order for her to poop.. Whenever she gets the pressure she hold back the poop knowingly instead of pushing.. And cries after.. What is the reason.. What should we do..

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Whether baby passed meconium early on day one,if abdominal distension present,then child ideally is to be seen by pediatrician once to rule out any organic cause. ... Read More

Hi Doc, I had eaten put 2 days back, and since then, my stomach has not been keeping well. I am constipated, bloated and and have a burning sensation in my stomach. Also, frequent pain in the stomach. Had tried having Pudin Hara, and warm water bag but nothing helps for more than 10 mins. Can you please assist on this.

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Looks like you know why you are having this discomfort. Being mindful of what you are eating, from where you are eating, spice index and how much you are eating will all contribute to the behaviour of ... Read More

My 3 months old baby passed a small poop after 6 days usually he passes large poop once in a week is it ok or i have to consult a doctor as he didn't pass large poop

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amount of poop can change.. if no other symptoms like vomitting or abdominal distension .. no need to worry ... Read More

Hello Dr. My baby is 6 days old and is on formula since birth . now Her stool is like small hard balls . She is in pain when ever shes trying to poop . Kindly suggest something to cure her constipation.

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Give drops colicaid 8 hrly 0.5ml for 3 days and burping after each feed ,this will help bay pass gas and then stools. ... Read More

I have got burning pain while popping and i can notice blood while pooping ( can see blood coming out of anus. The pain stops after i poop. Been 2 weeks.

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Looks like Anal Fossure (cut in the anal skin due to constipation most likely) Start sits bath (sit in like warm water 4 times a day in a big tub for 15 minutes), start on laxatives (Duphalac 3 tsf at ... Read More

Hii doctor so I've attached a picture of my stool. When I'm pooping I have to apply pressure to poop and this thread like thing (Idk if it's sperm/semen) comes out of penis(Cloudy watery type) I've noticed this only comes out when I'm pooping and when I have not mastrubated for some days . It's not thick like sperm but cloudy. Besides this I don't

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Consult here for expert opinion ... Read More

Earlier I used to have pinworms in my poop but nowadays it is not there in the poop. I didn't took any medication specifically to remove pinworms in poop. Is it common among all. Is it a problem?

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No it's not common among all. You will need to be treated for the pinworm disease ... Read More

My baby is 3 months old. Her poop output used to be good from day 1, with 2-4 times a day. However, she hasn't passed poop for last 4 days. She is on exclusive breast feed. Should I be worried or can wait for a little longer?

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If the baby is otherwise fine with good activity and feeding you can ideally wait !! ... Read More

Should we change diaper instantly after baby poops? 25 days baby girl sometimes poop again just after changing diaper.

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Yes you should If you have any queries regarding feeding , vaccination and medicine for baby. Kindly contact me on Practo or whatsapp chat (84960595sixfive) Dr Faisal Zoheb MBBS , MD PAEDIATRICS , PG ... Read More

My grandmother is 70 years old female, type 2 diabetic, with mild concentric lvh , mild hepatic steatosis, idiopathic Parkinson disorder . She has constipated stool and everytime she is pooping a little bit, she is experiencing high burning sensation near and in the anus . Is fidonal cream a good option to apply in her affected area.

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She seems to have issue with anal area probably a cut/anal fissure, needs thorough p/r examination. Fidonal can be used for temporaray relief. ... Read More

My baby is 4 month old and has dark green poop, she is active, feeding and sleeping well, since last 3 days she is pooping green colour stool however she is pooping once in a day. Is there any concerns?

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Nothing to worry. ... Read More

My poop feels stuck since yesterday evening and won't come out I was constipated yesterday. My father has got me a syrup this morning lactulose oral solution ip. Will this syrup help me. I think my stool is stuck at rectum and just won't come out, but I feel the urge constantly

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Yes you can start with 10-15 mL of Lactulose twice daily ... Read More

My baby after hospital and use of antibiotic and anti flue is having hard time to do potty he is having difficulty to poop insipite of taking apple banana dry fruit anar daily he is well hydrated too. He has to push hard and try for more than 1 hr to poop. Discharge summary attach

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Baby age not visible. Syp duphalc-5 ml bd for 7 days (age 5 yrs) ... Read More

Does this indicate more mucus in poop 3.5 month old baby . he had little amount of blood earlier . Attached pic Please suggest

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Hello Sometimes babies pass mucus or even a little blood in the stool due to gut irritation or allergy to milk protein. It’s important to rule out infection or allergy. Possible causes include: Mi ... Read More

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Hello It’s normal for breastfed babies to not poop every day. As long as your baby is active, feeding well, and passing gas, there is no need to worry. Most babies settle into a more regular pattern ... Read More

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