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Suggest Remedies For Constipation In An Infant

Posted on Thu, 6 Oct 2016

Question: Hi, My 1mnth 10 days old baby has not done potty since 3 days..what should I do?

Answered by Dr. Archana Verma (38 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No need to worry

Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concerns but don't worry. Infants show wide variations in frequency, colour and consistency of stools. If your baby is feeding well, active and alert then there is no need to worry. You may wait for 2-3 days for her to pass stools. Ensure regular breastfeeding. If on formula feeds then ensure proper dilution of feeds.

You may use half glycerine suppository per rectum if needed thereafter.

Hopefully it will be of help.
Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Archana Verma (22 hours later)

Thank u so much Dr. Can i give my child gripe water? Also what can be done in order to ensure steady weight gain?

Answered by Dr. Archana Verma (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No need for gripe water

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Exclusive breastfeeding is all that is needed in the first 6 months. Gripe water is not at all recommended and should not be given.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Archana Verma (23 hours later)

Oki. Thank you for your advice. Another thing I am resly concerned is post feeding my daughter removes quite a alot of milk den aft half an hr o so removes curd.I do burp her after feeding.Pls suggest.

Answered by Dr. Archana Verma (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Burping, head end of crib slightly higher

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Babies frequently bring out milk or curdy thing after feeds. But no need to worry if your baby is active, alert, feeding well and gaining weight. Ensure proper burping and raise the head end of crib slightly while baby lie down. This will help in improving the condition.

Avoid any medications for the condition. It improves in the next few months.

Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Archana Verma (44 hours later)

Oki thank u. Cn v take her out to a nearby hill station? We would ensure she is fully covered.

Answered by Dr. Archana Verma (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, you may take her

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Yes, you may take her for travel. Ensure regular breastfeeding and avoid anything apart from it like water, gripe water, juice or top feeds. Cover her well including cap, socks and mittens.

Have a wonderful trip.
Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Archana Verma (33 hours later)

Thank u vry much. Will follow the same.
One last concern i hd ws the birth weight of my daughter was 2.6kg and the weight as on today is 3.7kg. She was born on 5th Aug-16. Is her weight normal and is she growing steadily?

Answered by Dr. Archana Verma (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Its normal

Detailed Answer:
Hi
The weight gain is perfectly normal. Ensure checking his head circumference and length along with weight on every immunization date..This when plotted on growth charts will help in best growth monitoring. Your pediatrician will do this.

Hopefully it will be of help. I would be happy to help you out in any further child health related issues. You may send me direct queries if needed.

Take care

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar