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Why has my infant not passed motions for two days?

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Published At January 8, 2018
Reviewed AtJanuary 16, 2024

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

My 49-day-old son has not passed motions for the past two days. The last time I used Glycerin for three consecutive days as he did not pass motions for three days. He is only breastfeeding.

Please help.

Answered by Dr. Simy Mathew

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

It is very normal for a newborn or infant to not poop every day. Some of them pass motions only once in five days also and some even extend beyondthat. We should intervene or treat babies who have discomfort or straining to stool else no treatment is required. Babies will pass stools themselves. Another thing you can do is you can boil raisins in water and give that water. It helps in bowel movements and helps pass stools. Glycerine suppository is rarely required and not to be used on a regular basis.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Simy Mathew
Dr. Simy Mathew

Pediatrics

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