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Suggest Treatment For Severe Constipation For About Two Weeks In An Infant
my 5 week old granddaughter has SEVERE constipation for About 2 weeks Now. Prune Juice is Not Working. The Only Relief she gets is when i hold her close and rock her- she sleeps like that for maybe couple hours. If i put her down she wakes crying within 5 minutes.. Help Please!
Fri, 8 Nov 2019
Hello,
Conditions like worm infestation have to be ruled out. Simple laxatives like lactulose can be tried. Consult a pediatrician for an expert opinion.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
Conditions like worm infestation have to be ruled out. Simple laxatives like lactulose can be tried. Consult a pediatrician for an expert opinion.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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