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Suggest Treatment For Irregular Bowel Movement Of A 3 Month Baby
My 3 month old baby is not having regular motions.
He seems to get motions only once in 8-10 days. He has passed motion only thrice in the last month.
My pediatric ignored the problem initially. Now he has recommended blood test and thyroid test.
Pls.advice
He seems to get motions only once in 8-10 days. He has passed motion only thrice in the last month.
My pediatric ignored the problem initially. Now he has recommended blood test and thyroid test.
Pls.advice
Fri, 2 May 2014
Hi,
Thank you for asking question on health care magic.
Your child is definitely suffering from constipation.
It may be due to congenital hypothyroidism,cerebral palsy or structural abnormality of the anorectal region like hirchsprungs disease.
It requires thorough investigation an treatment by concerned speialists.
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
Thank you for asking question on health care magic.
Your child is definitely suffering from constipation.
It may be due to congenital hypothyroidism,cerebral palsy or structural abnormality of the anorectal region like hirchsprungs disease.
It requires thorough investigation an treatment by concerned speialists.
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
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