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Regarding 5 month old baby
Hello Dr
K baby will complete 5 month this 25. He has not passed stool since last 12 days.
Want to ask if it's normal.
Should I start giving him boiled water? currently he is totally on breastfeed.
What else I can mix in water so as to pass him stool? As after he will complete his 6 month I m going to start complementary feed.
Kindly suggest
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Not passing stools for 12 days is definitely abnormal. Please check if baby is passing gas and if abdomen is distended.
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Imaging study of abdomen (MRI) is advised to rule out Hirschprung disease, which can cause such constipation.
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Consult a Pediatric Surgeon with a picture of baby's abdomen.
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There is no need to give water at this stage. At this point of time it is recommended to give a glycerin suppository under supervision of a doctor or health care worker. Continue exclusive breast feed till 6 months and then add family foods to the diet like dal, Dalia , khichdi ,mashed veggies.
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No stools for 12 days is not normal. Pass a dulcolax suppository through the anus, that will help him pass stools. And in case the child is not eating well or is vomiting, you should visit a pediatrician or a pediatric surgeon near you...
And you should continue on breast feed currently till this problem settles. Stools once in 4-5 days maximum is normal for this ge but not more.
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