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Constipation and cry
My baby of 41 days old suffering from constipation by 3 days. He has difficulty due to the same and crying always can I use suppository. If yes glycerin suppository half can be used? Please let me know.
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weight is necessary for prescribing stool softeners.
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Hi Give him Gastica drops
0.5 ml for tummy discomfort.
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Stools if baby doesn’t pass for 1 week is also ok
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
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16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi,
Babies on breast feed pass stool once in 6-8 days. Nothing to worry if baby is active and gaining weight adequately.
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Give colicaid drops if crying excessively. Apply coconut oil around umbilicus and massage in a circular pattern daily.
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