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Why Is An Infant Not Passing Stools Normally?

My 5.5 month son is not passing stool by his own. We always have to put suppositories in 2-3 weeks. The same way if we do not put suppositories he must have excess gas. What can be the problem ? Even he did not pass stool within 24 hrs after birth. Our pediatric put suppository at that time also. Kindly guide
Tue, 30 Jun 2015
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Hi...if the infant has not passed stools with in 24 hours after birth then it definitely needs evaluation. There is a congenital condition called Hirschsprung's disease where in the large intestine motility is affected and it will in turn result in constipation. But It is only a possibility and not a definitive diagnosis. I suggest you see a pediatric surgeon and the course of action will require a rectal biopsy to be taken for definitely establishing the diagnosis.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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Why Is An Infant Not Passing Stools Normally?

Hi...if the infant has not passed stools with in 24 hours after birth then it definitely needs evaluation. There is a congenital condition called Hirschsprung s disease where in the large intestine motility is affected and it will in turn result in constipation. But It is only a possibility and not a definitive diagnosis. I suggest you see a pediatric surgeon and the course of action will require a rectal biopsy to be taken for definitely establishing the diagnosis. Regards - Dr. Sumanth