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My baby is 11month old she is doing hard stool while doing she is crying is there any medicine for hard stool

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Please consult child specialist ...  Read More

I have started semi solids for my baby recently and my baby is passing stools hard and today i could see some blood also while passing i am using aristozyme drops is it helpful for it.. Kindly help

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Mam Starting semi solid or solid foods wont cause hard stools Inadequate fibre or liquids in diet and improper toilet habits may cause hard stools Un your child bllood stained stoils may be because ...  Read More

My baby is preterm born at 28 weeks now 10 months,she is passing tight hard stools like stone in green color,sumtimes its like pebbles and sticky.how to make her stools soft,her stools are always like as hard as stone and pebbles,much worrid about it.

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Hi thanks for writing to Practo consult. Is baby on top feeds? Do read my article it may help you..."My Baby's Stool: What Is Normal and What Is Not" by Dr. Poonam.M. Sambhaji - https://www.practo.com ...  Read More

My 15 month baby passing stool very hard. Sometimes she cries. Dr gave luvoluc , but it's not working. So pls suggest me what to do.

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Hello Madam, Avoid bakery products to your child and add some fibre in diet. Also try syrup Carmicide 2.5 ml thrice a day. If this doesn't help, kindly consult with nearby pediatrician. Regards. ...  Read More

My baby pooped hard stool in morning but he pooped 2 times a day eating properly no gas no bloating nothing I have attached pic is there any thing to worry

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It might be because of constipation ...  Read More

Dr. Please suggest what to do.. my 7 month old baby is doing hard stool.. he is putting pressure and becomes cranky.. pls suggest any stool softener syrup or something better option.. I tried putting glycerine suppository, but he was crying like anything..

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You can use lactulose syp as stool softener... Diet should contain more liquid diet other than topmilk... ...  Read More

Hi, baby age 5 months 10 Days , last time when she passed stool that was very hard . Now 40 hours over and she did not passed stool usually she use to do within 24 hours. Baby drink formula milk (nan pro) no mother milk. Pls advise.

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You can wait for few days if baby is not crying. Hard stools are common with formula. You can give glycerin suppository like hallens infant for immediate relief if baby starts crying. Contact directly ...  Read More

My baby is 4 months old. He passed hard stool today after 4 days and cried alot. Please let me know what could be the reason for hard stool at this age and what to do for this.

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Greetings if the baby is on formula feed the child can get hard stool .in case of breast feeding ask the mother to drink lots of water,fruits and vegetables to avoid constipation ...  Read More

Baby passing stools very hard pieces no fever nothing she was healthy. Kindly Device any drop or any age 9 months 8.5kg Cerelac and milk khichdi we give little little only .

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Stop top milk/bottle feeding Give water frequently Give all home made natural foods Avoid buiscuits , chocolates drinks, cerelac etc . Changing dietary pattern would definitely help ...  Read More

Hello doctor After some consultation i started giving my 8months old baby in hand mashed form food for my baby but he is passing stool in hard solid form and there are chunks of food which i gave him also present is that normal or do i need to mash it in mixer

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This is absolutely normal, don’t worry whatever you doing is absolutely right and please continue to do so. ...  Read More

One Month Old Babe is having hard stool from last few days. Doctor give Colcid. She is on both Formula Milk Nan as well as Breast Feeding... Pls guide me wht to do...

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Harder stools like this are common in one-month-olds on a mix of breast milk and formula, since formula tends to firm things up more than breast milk alone. Gentle tummy massage or bicycling her legs ...  Read More

Doctor prescribed lactulose 3.5ml twice daily but my kid has very painful defecation and crying a lot before during and after passing stools. Can I give dulcolax 5mg suppository to her in the morning. Plz reply soon

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I need to ask few more questions before answering your query. Early consultations can prevent complications. Kindly contact me on whatsapp chat  (84960595 six five) Dr Faisal Zoheb MBBS , MD PAED ...  Read More

Doctor prescribed lactulose 3.5ml twice daily but my kid has very painful defecation and crying a lot before during and after passing stools. Can I give dulcolax 5mg suppository to her in the morning. Plz reply soon

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I need to ask few more questions before answering your query. Early consultations can prevent complications. Kindly contact me on whatsapp chat  (84960595 six five) Dr Faisal Zoheb MBBS , MD PAED ...  Read More

My 2.8 year old is having hard stools...she is crying while passing gas also and not allowing me to touch there and complaining pain near anus....i noticed small skin during cleaning. She is now afraid to sit on potty seat...can anyone suggest stool softener or suppository for immediate relief ..Thank u in advance

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I need to ask few more questions before answering your query. Early consultations can prevent complications. Kindly contact me on whatsapp chat  (84960595 six five) Dr Faisal Zoheb MBBS , MD PAED ...  Read More

What are the most common causes of having dark brown stool? Recently I have started consuming chia seeds with water and noticed that after that I have started getting brown stool , can it be the cause of the above? Please help

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

Few days back I had hard stool which led to anal fissure. I took treatment. But now out of fear and to avoid hard stool issue my brain is taking too much stress and tightening my stomach all day. The stress and tightening of stomach is causing the initial part of my stool to be hard and the rest soft daily. Pls let me know how can I calm down my

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Hi mam Myself Dr Shrikanta Biswas MBBS MS FMAS GENERAL AND LESER PROCTOLOGIST. Please don't overthink, it's a natural to get fissure in ano, it will feel uncomfortable but after proper treatment it wi ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, Since yesterday i had constipation and the hard stool has been stuck there in anus so today while passing I strained to pass the hard stool after that stool was soft.. I am taking Duphalac for that. Just 1 week before my IVF pregnancy is positive will it affect the implanted embryo. Please reply

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Please donot strain . Eat healthy and fibrous food. Make a diet chart if u have the problem of constipation regularly. And u can use duphalac if really needed ...  Read More

Few days onwards I had very hard stool and yesterday with bright blood in stool and also bleed after passing stool itching around anus after passing stool burning sensation what would be reason somuch blood seen aftr passing stool

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Sitz bath Maintain hydration Maintain Hygiene High fibre diet ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I frequently get anal fissure. While passing stool, the initial part is often hard and causes pain. Sometimes it improves and stool becomes normal, but the problem keeps recurring despite good fluid intake. Please suggest what I should do and any medicines or precautions. Thank you.

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Consume soft,high fibre diet, stool softeners at night, Apply ointment containing lignocaine 2% and nifedipine in the anal canal twice daily for 2 months ...  Read More

Hi since 1 month I am facing cronic constipation where I was getting fresh into 2 to 3 days but now I am not able to pass stool. Feel that the passing area is very less and hard stool is unable to pass from there. Feeling very heaviness and taking the lactulose syrup 20 ml. Where is still there is no relief not even feel urge to go what to do now

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This appears to be significant constipation that needs proper evaluation. Self-medication with lactulose alone may not be sufficient. A detailed assessment is required, including your diet, fluid inta ...  Read More

Stool is very hard and very difficult to pass.it is not regular i am taking medicine librax twice daily

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

My 1 year baby is having loose stools since last 2 days, today his bum and front part having diaper rash and that too very reddish. What to do.

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Avoid diapers wait for few days, it resolves automatically ...  Read More

My baby is 7 months old ans he passed hard stool today which was black on the outside but when o break it - it's green , orange and brown on the inside . He did not poop for a day . Started solid a month back and is on iron drops but i did not give him Iron drops yesterday . He is always constipated and cries while he poops . Is it concerning ??

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The baby's symptoms, particularly the hard stools and crying during bowel movements, indicate constipation, which can be concerning due to the discomfort it causes. The black color of the stool is a c ...  Read More

In 5th week pregnancy through ivf. Daily water intake is 2-3litres Yet facing hard stool issue. Which is causing fissures. Kindly help with remedies

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Usually fissure heal by own in 7 -14 days , but the problem is hard stool or constipation. So use this remedy for healing fissure well- Anovate gel twice daily Lactulose syp. For constipation and cre ...  Read More

My stool is pass very hard. Today pass stool one drop blood will come . It's any serious problem or not. I am worried about my health.plz tell me. But not pain in that area. Anus part light damage

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It might be a fissure in ano. But it would be better if you get yourself examined by a surgeon and follow his/her advice. ...  Read More

Does consuming ghee at dinner time good for chronic hard stool problem? If yes, how much tablespoon is safe for daily?

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Yes 👍 — consuming **ghee at dinner time** can be very helpful for **chronic hard stools** in Ayurveda. ### 🔎 Why ghee helps? * It is a natural **Vata–Pitta pacifier** → reduces dryness i ...  Read More

I face hard stool problem very often. That's why i wanted to know if I can consume softovac powder daily to prevent hard stool.

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Yess It's fibre ...  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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There are many questions I need to ask you . Contact me on practo or local pediatrician ...  Read More

I'm sick of hard stool problem. Which ayurvedic medicine is safe to consume daily for chronic hard stool issue?

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Hello, Chronic hard stools are usually due to an irregular diet, less water intake, lack of fibre, sedentary lifestyle, stress, or sleep disturbances. In Ayurveda, it is often linked to aggravated Vat ...  Read More

I want to know does isabgol husk soften hard stool? Can isabgol husk be given daily to the patient with chronic hard stool issue?

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Yes..it helps to soften stools ...  Read More

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