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Stool problem
My 6 month old son is having trouble popping and seems constipated. He has passed hard stool day before yesterday with a lot of struggle. Did not poop yesterday. Today again hard stool.
We started giving him puréed food few days back. Like pure if steamed apple, banana and puréed carrot. Is it normal and what should be done?
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It's quite common to have this problem at this age especially when new goods have been recently introduced. Visit a pediatrician for assessment. Treatment can be given if needed
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I understand your concern.
But stool frequency in infants has been variable from seven stools per day to once per week.
It's absolutely normal as you have initiated semisolid food in his diet.
Maintain hydration.
Next Steps
do tummy exercises like riding a bicycle, massaging over upper and lower abdomen.
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consult for further plan of management
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Dr. Devaraja
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Coimbatore
Infants can experience different stool patterns; maintaining proper hydration and giving baked apples may help relieve discomfort.
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In-person medical consultation
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