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Is It A Concern When An Infant Hasn't Passed Motion For Over Two Days?
Question: 8 months baby girl not went motion since 2 days
Brief Answer:
Try natural methods first
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
There are many methods to overcome this issue. First try the natural methods.
Try the following:
- Make her drink lots of fluids like clean water (low TDS), coconut juice and other other fresh strained juices, milk. Milk and juices act like laxative
- Give her softer foods only
- ILU massage lightly over her tummy. ILU means the direction and it can be learnt (Online link of abdominal massage)
- Apply some coconut oil or vaseline around and little bit inside her anus. To apply inside you may use q-tip or better to take help of physician
- If all the above donot help, then you can give her syrup Lactulose 1 teaspoon OD
Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vaishalee
Try natural methods first
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
There are many methods to overcome this issue. First try the natural methods.
Try the following:
- Make her drink lots of fluids like clean water (low TDS), coconut juice and other other fresh strained juices, milk. Milk and juices act like laxative
- Give her softer foods only
- ILU massage lightly over her tummy. ILU means the direction and it can be learnt (Online link of abdominal massage)
- Apply some coconut oil or vaseline around and little bit inside her anus. To apply inside you may use q-tip or better to take help of physician
- If all the above donot help, then you can give her syrup Lactulose 1 teaspoon OD
Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vaishalee
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