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My 9-month-old baby has had constipation for almost three months. What to do?
Query: Hi doctor, My 9-month-old baby has had constipation for almost three months. We changed her milk 4x now. She had constipation during her newborn period. She had a broncho and UTI, so she takes a lot of antibiotics. So, can this antibiotic affect her bowel movement? Now she is no longer taking any an... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your daughter has habitual constipation, which is not due to the antibiotics taken earlier. Antibiotics never cause constipation and may cause loose stools or diarrhea. A child must be given fiber-rich foods like vegetables and lots of fluids. Constipation can result ... Read Full »
Why is my 2-month-old son unable to pass stools without rectal stimulation?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a 2-month-old son who had constipation three weeks ago after taking the vaccines. We took him to the emergency room after a week, and they found no sign of intussusception. The doctor advised us to give him prune juice. He had diarrhea for three days and is suffering from const... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Normally, children do not pass stools every day like adults. The first and foremost thing is to rule out hypothyroidism which is the commonest cause. Hence, I suggest you check his thyroid profile. Next, I suggest you breastfeed him instead of bottle feeding. I suggest... Read Full »