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My baby is 8 days old and he is constipated from last 4 days. Please suggest what I can do in this?

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Dear parents, Passing stool 4to6times a day or once in 3to4days is normal. ...  Read More

My baby is 1.5 month old and she is constipated. No potty since 5 days. Please suggest. She is having pain in stomach. she is trying to poop.

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Dear Mother Greetings! Your complaint and your concern is noted. To give an expert opinion in this case, l need further medical information. So arrange for an expert consultation ...  Read More

Baby is constipated he is 4 months, he is passing stool everyday but is constipated since few days, how can help him to ease his stool, because his stool is very thick hard paste and then soft stool, can I give him fenolia drops?, if fenolia drops are not available what can I give him?

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No benefits of fenolia drops (alt Colicaid drops) Can pass once in 7 days also ...  Read More

My baby is 2 month 22 days old , He had not oassed stools from last 7 days . What i have to do? I am drinking a lot of water .

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Put glycerine suppository now ...  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

Hi. My baby girl 3 months old didn't poop for 3 days and after when she pooped it was thick than usual and in a very big quantity. Now again its been 3 days she hasn't poop. But she is passing gas more than often. Wanted to know if she needs any treatment. Is she having any problem?

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If your baby is being breastfed only, then there is no need to worry. Breastfed Babies will pass stools infrequently, sometimes even after 4 to 6 days or sometimes 5 to 6 times in a day. Both of these ...  Read More

My 5 months old baby doesnt pass motion everyday, she is 7.5 kgs, should i give her any medicine ? Is it ok if she doesnt pass motion everyday? Sometimes if she doesnt pass motion for 2 days she doesnt look comfortable i can feel that she is having gas.

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Ur baby is on exclusive breastfeeding?? ...  Read More

My baby is 8 months old shes constipated am giving her carrot rice potato rice banana yet shes having trouble to pass stool do i have to avoid these vegetables

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Greetings you can give ...  Read More

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

I've started with lactogen 1 and was told to use nan optipro since its good but now my daughter is constipated should I use lactogen again since she didn't experience problems???

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Even though all formula milk are manufactured to closely match human milk, there are subtle differences in their composition. So babies also handle different formulas differently, just like no two bab ...  Read More

My baby is 7 month old ..I have started his solid journey in 6th month...my baby is having tight potty...from few days...what should I do

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Natural foods to relieve constipation are sugar, honey, fruits and fruit juices. Include them in the diet and continue breast feeding. If necessary consult a Paediatrician. ...  Read More

Hi Doc, I had eaten put 2 days back, and since then, my stomach has not been keeping well. I am constipated, bloated and and have a burning sensation in my stomach. Also, frequent pain in the stomach. Had tried having Pudin Hara, and warm water bag but nothing helps for more than 10 mins. Can you please assist on this.

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Looks like you know why you are having this discomfort. Being mindful of what you are eating, from where you are eating, spice index and how much you are eating will all contribute to the behaviour of ...  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

Hello, my baby is 6 months and it's been a month since we have started his solids and he used to poop once everyday and sometimes twice. But since last 2 days he has not popped and today morning he was trying to poop but couldn't empty his bowel and was able to pass a little bit of stool which was hard. Is my baby constipated? If yes, what to do? O

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That is normal .. u should weaning food aftr 6 months of age , not from 6th months actually ...  Read More

Hi Our pediatrician has prescribed Tonoferon drops 1mL daily for my 8month old baby. Her stool is very hard and constipated for 3weeks now. Makes me wonder is this the correct dose or it is too much? Even with Duphalac dose constipation is not improved

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Tonoferron (iron drops) can commonly cause hard stools and constipation in infants. For an 8-month-old, ensure adequate hydration, include age-appropriate high-fibre foods like mashed pears, prunes, p ...  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 is having anal itching and pain. She was constipated for which we have given stool softener and then saw a doctor as well as she has vomit. The doctor has given probiotics and she is fine but still she is having itchiness and pain in anal . She pooped as well but not sure . We have given a deworming medicine on july itself. What can be the

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Your baby’s anal itching and pain after constipation is most likely due to an anal fissure, a small tear caused by hard stools, which leads to pain and itching. Other possible causes include pin ...  Read More

My baby is 6.5 months old. I start solids 15 days back offering different variety/repeating few varieties but she is not liking at all. She doesn't eat. I distract her n give a few spoons, she herself doesn't reach out for food. She doesn't drink water also so constipated too. Please help.

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Greetings don't worry it's normal in smaller babies "Feeding Patterns and Diet for Childrens 6 Months to 8months" by Dr.Shebin C E - https://www.practo.com/healthfeed/feeding-patterns-and-diet-for-ch ...  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

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

Is carmicide syrup safe for 9th month baby . My baby is constipated since I started solid . Can I give him this syrup daily in little amount

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No you should avoid it.kindly consult a doctor ...  Read More

Hello respected doctors 🙏🏼 I'm experiencing following symptoms from last 2 months : 1. sticky loose constipated stools. 2. Frequent farting which feels warmer. 3. Farts and stools smells like undigested food. 4. Bloating and burping. 5. Mild squeezing like abdominal pain. 6. Too much fatigue, tiredness and sleepy. Note : I have

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This seems like IBS. Needs further evaluation and understanding. Kindly connect for help. ...  Read More

Baby is 10months old it's been a week baby is doing hard constipated stool he is putting much pressure while doing the potty kindly please suggest what can I do?can I give him milk of magnesia he is 10.5kgs now what dosage can I give him

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Maintain hydration give fibre rich diet like apple puree banana palak rice ...  Read More

My baby is suffering from extreme constipation and is grunting badly and has rashes near anal area due to build pressure to pass motion. I gave neopeptine but it's not helping not Doctor suggested emty syrup 3ml twice a day pls can I give it to baby this small. He is on combination feed due to my milk supply being on lower side.

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Kindly consult pediatrician ...  Read More

Hello all, Will giving curd to baby cause constipation? My 10 month old likes to eat curd rice in noon and I am giving other fibers also in morning and night but she is constipated recently

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Curds do not cause constipation. Give her lapsi (thuli) instead of rice and add some veggies to it. ...  Read More

Please suggest a diet chart for my 16 month old daughter. She is constipated for five months. We are giving her Morning- idli, dosa, daliya (around 8 am) After 1.5 hour omelette with egg white only After 2 hours, lunch- daal and rice (around 12 pm) After 2 hours, buffalo milk After 2 hours, one fruit juice- mango/orange/pomegranate or one fruit ap

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Please connect with me over consultation today to help you better ...  Read More

My baby is 49 days old today and after she was 1 month, she started grunting and groaning a lot and puts a lot of pressure, her face becomes red, constipated face, moving legs and arms and passes flatus thereafter.she is always like this in discomfort. She is relieved after passing gas. She passes stools every 3-4 days, medium in consistency.

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Burp her after feeds for 10 to 15 mts. If still looks uncomfortable can do it between the feed too ...  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

My baby is 6 month now. I have started Aptamil 2 for him from 3 days. Since then he is feeling constipated,gassy and cranky. Today I saw thread like little blood stain in his poop. Poop was also less than a spoon. Kindly suggest something to cure his constipation. While making Aptamil feed, milk become too much frothy. Even waiting for long froth

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Change aptamil. Sometimes, its heavy for the baby. ...  Read More

My baby is 30 days old and completely dependent on formula milk as I am not able to produce breast milk. Every day he is passing gas and hard stool once or twice a day with lots of crying. Please suggest.

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Hi. It can be infantile colic. Do burping after every feed for atleast 20mins. If no response please consult online for medication ...  Read More

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