Irregular bowel movement

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Asked for Female, 3 Years

My 3.5 years old daughter has an irregular bowel movement with a recent problem of mucus in stool. Earlier she did not poop regularly. We used laxative when she had not pooped for two to three days consecutively. Recently she has a problem of mucus in her stool also and before bowel movement she always utters that she has cramps round her navel.

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Dr. Shilpi Rajgarhia Pediatrician 18 yrs exp Faridabad · Accepted Answer

Dr. Shilpi Rajgarhia

Pediatrician 18 yrs exp Faridabad

If her stools are loose now, she might be suffering from gastrointestinal infection. If she's still passing solid stools, then it indicates decal impaction

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Please consult a local paediatrician for a clinical evaluation

Health Tips

Give her loads of fluids

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