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Suggest Treatment For Constipation In A 2 Month Old

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Posted on Wed, 17 Dec 2014
Question: My Grandaughter is 2 mths old and is constipated I bought coloxyl drops but not too sure how much to give, can I also try juice and if so how much do I give her and how often can she have it,
She hasn't opened her bowels for 2 days now.
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Answered by Dr. Eric Goldstein (53 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Constipation

Detailed Answer:
Hello. I just read through your question. She can have an unlimited amount of prune juice. This can only help, not hurt.
However, sometimes this is noy enough. In some cases, a pediatric enema is necessary to fully empty the bowel. If another day or two goes by and you notice her getting increasing more uncomfortable, you may have to try the enema.
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Suggest Treatment For Constipation In A 2 Month Old

Brief Answer: Constipation Detailed Answer: Hello. I just read through your question. She can have an unlimited amount of prune juice. This can only help, not hurt. However, sometimes this is noy enough. In some cases, a pediatric enema is necessary to fully empty the bowel. If another day or two goes by and you notice her getting increasing more uncomfortable, you may have to try the enema.