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Constipated
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My son is 8 months old, he is constipated for past 3 days. After trying hard, Only small amount of hard stool is getting out. He is having fruit and vegetables puree and Ragi malt in the morning. Also, feeding whenever needed (mother milk)
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You can give prune juice in small amounts for constipation. If still worrisome, can give 3 ml lactulose syrup at night. Try applying vaseline in the anus using an earbud VERY gently. Also see a Gastroenterologist for further help.
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