Can reduced feeding help cure 'pain while passing motions' in an infant?

Question

Hello doctor,

My daughter is 1 month old. Her birth weight was 7.9 lbs. After 15 days, she weighed 3.8, and then later, she weighed 9.2 lbs. Now, her current weight is 9.5 lbs. She seems to pass drop by drop motion about 15 to 20 times a day, and she has some sharp pain followed by some intermittent pain while passing motions. We did a motion test today morning, and I have attached the lab report. Is it something that has to be worried about, or is it normal? What can be done to cure her pain while passing the motion?

We started giving syrup Ascazin 1 mL in the morning and at night as per the recommendation of the doctor. Also, we reduced feed from 10 to 12 times a day to 7 to 8 times a day. Will this cure her pain, or do we need to give any additional medications to her? Please advice. We have been giving Ascazin syrup for the past week. We are only breastfeeding from the beginning. There is no external milk. Please advise.

Answer 1

Hello,

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I have gone through the laboratory reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You need not worry. This is common in children of this age group.

You need not reduce the amount of feeding, nor do you have to start any other medication. The report is also fine. You just need to keep breastfeeding the baby.

Avoid any external or formula milk. You can continue the same medication that you are giving. If the problem persists, just stop breast milk for a day and start a lactose-free supplement such as Zerolac or Nusobee. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and with their consent take the above medicines. Breastfeeding can be started once motions are normal.