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Infant of 1 month
Hi doctor,
My son is 1month old he has issue passing motion from yesterday and suffering alot can i put him gripe water or is their anything else to clear the constipation?
Please help me.
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It's normal for infant who is on breast feed to pass motion 10-12 times aa day or once in 4-5 days.
If baby is accepting feeds well, active and sleeping well need not worry
Gripe water is not advisable for any condition.
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi, crying to pass stool/ urine and gas is normal at this age.
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Give colicaid drops
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Dr. Raktima Chakrabarti
Pediatrician
29 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Thank you for your question this is normal for infants, generally breast fed babies hv this problem in lesser intensity. No need for medicine, do proper exercise, tummy time and exercise, this will be fine
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Continue exclusive breastfeed
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Mother should not eat anything which causes constipation
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