Constipation after starting solids

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Asked for Female, 25 Years

Hi doctor, My baby is 5 months 4 days old. I started giving solids. First I gave cerelac ( wheat apple ) , next I introduced Rice, carrot, potato boiled n mashed. Now she is severely constipated. She cries while passing stools. Her stool is not able to come smoothly. She passes stool like hard pebbles. Please help us overcome this problem ?

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Dr. Jinia Saha Pediatrician 10 yrs exp Kolkata · Accepted Answer

Dr. Jinia Saha

Pediatrician 10 yrs exp Kolkata

Hi, transitions should be slow, and make the foods fully mashed and liquid in consistency. If doesn't improve, consult

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