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My 5 month old baby doesnt poop regurlarly since last month .. before that she used to poop regurlarly every day .. since last month she is constipated and not able to poop by herself .. she cries in distress .. also tried massage and cycle exercise ...we gave her respository for time being but thing continued .. our pediac gave colax syrup ..

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Babies usually develop constipation around this age. U can use this syrup as and when required only. As baby is breast fed, then need not worry, this is gut maturation period. After 6 months of age u’ ...  Read More

9 month Baby is constipated from few weeks after starting solids and there are black specs in poop. I am feeding her formula milk, breastfeeding and other solids like wheat porridge, daal rice, dry fruit powder, rava, poha, chiku etc. Today i could see a small light red dot on her diaper after constipated poop. What it could be, should i consult re

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I need to ask few more questions before answering your query  Early consultations can prevent complications. Kindly contact me on Practo or whatsapp chat (84960595sixfive)  Dr Faisal Zoheb&# ...  Read More

My baby's 2 month old in his first month he used to poop regular,thn after tht he started to poop around interval of 3,4 days and i understand it's quite normal fr 2 to 3 month old baby but he's constipated n cry n scream alot ,become very strained while pooping. What can I do fr tht ,any home remedy or something to sort out this problem n yeah I

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2 month olds usually don't get constipated. If the child is straining and crying during passing stools, please visit a pediatrician. Will have to look for any mechanical obstructions. ...  Read More

My 11 week old baby boy is constipated and he goes very hard poop. They look like adult poop. He is exclusively breast fed. Weight gain and milestones are proper. He feels hungry every 2 hours. He weighed 4.9kg on 5-Jul-23. His birth weight was 2.8kg (birthday: 26-Apr-23). He was constipated previously aswell and Pediac suggested to give polyethyle

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Child at this age till 7 months Can pass stool once in 7 days also and it is totally normal. No need of any medicine for it. May be related with your diet, yes. ...  Read More

My son constipate alot..should I give him dal with rice..will this help in easing constipation?...??

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Give high fibre diet , banana, fruits , vegetables, plenty of water. Make him drink water in the morning empty stomach and make him sit in potty and ask him to pass stools. No need of medicine at pres ...  Read More

I get constipated too meny times and I try to get the poop softer but I I just need to eat milk with grapes and pears ! But still not get right ! The poop is coming in tiny pieces or a big hard one !

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Some natural way to tackle with hard stool / Constipation are-Take DABUR NATURE CARE ISABGOL HUSK- one big teaspoon in one glass of Luke warm water after breakfast and one after dinner daily for 1 mo ...  Read More

Hello, My mom is feeling constipated since 4 days, this problem persists since 4 months. She used to drink cremaffin plus after that she will get relieved. What's the permanent solution for this? Pls advice.

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[ ] Hi, for constipation kindly Take plenty of salads with lunch and dinner. Increase intake of water. Avoid bread(maida items).Try Issabgol Husk powder. Take Flax seeds, fry it in a pan without oil, ...  Read More

I feel constipated always ...i eat fruits and veggies...also have plenty of water. not sure what is the issue .. seems swelling in colon /large intestine

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[ ] Hi, for constipation kindly Take plenty of salads with lunch and dinner. Increase intake of water. Avoid bread(maida items).Try Issabgol Husk powder. Take Flax seeds, fry it in a pan without oil, ...  Read More

My baby is 6 months old and he is constipated for 1week.given duphlac for 3days but he is passing tiny ball stool only...what may be the reason

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Greetings it could be to formula or decrease water intake ...  Read More

I am constipated from the last 5 days and yesterday i had a sudden fever at night, took paracetamol. But today i am feeling fever type but no temperature on body, body temperature is normal. Can this fever is due to constipation?

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Can be intestinal infection ...  Read More

Hello Dr. My baby is 6 days old and is on formula since birth . now Her stool is like small hard balls . She is in pain when ever shes trying to poop . Kindly suggest something to cure her constipation.

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Give drops colicaid 8 hrly 0.5ml for 3 days and burping after each feed ,this will help bay pass gas and then stools. ...  Read More

I have got burning pain while popping and i can notice blood while pooping ( can see blood coming out of anus. The pain stops after i poop. Been 2 weeks.

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Looks like Anal Fossure (cut in the anal skin due to constipation most likely) Start sits bath (sit in like warm water 4 times a day in a big tub for 15 minutes), start on laxatives (Duphalac 3 tsf at ...  Read More

Hii doctor so I've attached a picture of my stool. When I'm pooping I have to apply pressure to poop and this thread like thing (Idk if it's sperm/semen) comes out of penis(Cloudy watery type) I've noticed this only comes out when I'm pooping and when I have not mastrubated for some days . It's not thick like sperm but cloudy. Besides this I don't

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Consult here for expert opinion ...  Read More

Earlier I used to have pinworms in my poop but nowadays it is not there in the poop. I didn't took any medication specifically to remove pinworms in poop. Is it common among all. Is it a problem?

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No it's not common among all. You will need to be treated for the pinworm disease ...  Read More

My baby is 3 months old. Her poop output used to be good from day 1, with 2-4 times a day. However, she hasn't passed poop for last 4 days. She is on exclusive breast feed. Should I be worried or can wait for a little longer?

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If the baby is otherwise fine with good activity and feeding you can ideally wait !! ...  Read More

My grandmother is 70 years old female, type 2 diabetic, with mild concentric lvh , mild hepatic steatosis, idiopathic Parkinson disorder . She has constipated stool and everytime she is pooping a little bit, she is experiencing high burning sensation near and in the anus . Is fidonal cream a good option to apply in her affected area.

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She seems to have issue with anal area probably a cut/anal fissure, needs thorough p/r examination. Fidonal can be used for temporaray relief. ...  Read More

My poop feels stuck since yesterday evening and won't come out I was constipated yesterday. My father has got me a syrup this morning lactulose oral solution ip. Will this syrup help me. I think my stool is stuck at rectum and just won't come out, but I feel the urge constantly

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Yes you can start with 10-15 mL of Lactulose twice daily ...  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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Baby age not visible. Syp duphalc-5 ml bd for 7 days (age 5 yrs) ...  Read More

Does this indicate more mucus in poop 3.5 month old baby . he had little amount of blood earlier . Attached pic Please suggest

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Hello Sometimes babies pass mucus or even a little blood in the stool due to gut irritation or allergy to milk protein. It’s important to rule out infection or allergy. Possible causes include: Mi ...  Read More

My baby constipated and also had little blood in the stool - a couple of weeks back. After that the stool is normal again. I met with the pediatrician and told that she had constipated once few weeks back and she said that is okay. My baby recently was spitting up milk frequently so I visited the pediatrician. The baby is taking the medicine for

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Greetings it could be due to constipation,if you are seeing again kindly consult doctor in person ...  Read More

I've been constantly feeling full and in the past, I've always gone to the washroom at least twice a day, but recently it has gotten so difficult to poop, I feel constipated, I feel full, but I just cant poop.

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Consult online Take cap smuth ...  Read More

My daughter is 5months old now. She used to poop regularly, but since 3months, it’s become irregular. She’s on lactulose, and usually poops daily or every other day, but sometimes goes 3 days without. Poop is soft, and she’s happy and active. Is this normal? Should lactulose make her poop every day?

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Greetings it's normal , usually we can wait for 7-10 days to pass stools for babies ...  Read More

Why my 3 months old baby suddenly poop every time after breastfeeding? He suddenly poop 6-7 times per day.But Does have any sign of stomach pain or discomfort.Is it normal?

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Greetings it's normal .look for urine output if more than 7-8 times a day not to worry ...  Read More

My 1 .5yr old is pooping 5 to 6 times a day in small quantity normal no watery sometimes with mucus poop is it normal?

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Its normal. For mucus poop. consult a doctor. ...  Read More

My son is five months old hes poop is a bit greenish. Is there anything to panic. Please suggest if any medical help is required.

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Nothing to worry ...  Read More

My 3 month pees and poops more than 20 times a day. he is on exclusive breastfeed . i am giving him vitamin d drops from CIPLA. what can be done for less pooping bdcause it has caused rashes on his potty area since 1 month which is not getting properly cured.

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Maybe due to overfeeding Every cry doesn't mean to feed ...  Read More

Ribbon shape poop from 2 months please help me what is the reason for ribbon shape poop, poop is looking like exactly munch chocolate shape

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Not uncommon ...  Read More

I am feeling constipated since week... Pass harden stool 1-2 times in a week... Stomach pain since 1 day... Please recommend any good laxative.

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Take syp looz and also drink warm water ...  Read More

Hi My son is 10mnth old and since yesterday during poop we are noticing red jelly like poop, yesterday he had 4-5 time poop after 1 day..every time we had seen the same and today morning also.. anyone please suggest

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Red jelly poop is not normal, it could be a sign of severe disturbance ongoing in the gut Kindly visit the paediatrician. ...  Read More

Hi, my three months old baby is passing frothy poop, what can be the reason and what should be done?

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Get a stool test ...  Read More

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