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How Can Constipation For Over 72 Hours In An Infant Be Managed?
Question: My daughter is 9 weeks old and did not pass poo for 72 hours I
Does no odam help with constipation and if yes what is the dosage
Does no odam help with constipation and if yes what is the dosage
Brief Answer:
Do not use medications for passage of motion at this age
Detailed Answer:
Hi.... I understand your concern. But you need not worry and you can wait till 10 days for the baby to pass motion. Usually babies of this age can pass motion once in 10 days or 10 times in a day also. If the baby is being formula fed, the problem of not passing motion may extend also.
If the baby is feeding well and passing urine 4-6 times per day and otherwise active, you need not worry at all. I suggest you not to use any medicine to make the baby pass motion at this tender age.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
Do not use medications for passage of motion at this age
Detailed Answer:
Hi.... I understand your concern. But you need not worry and you can wait till 10 days for the baby to pass motion. Usually babies of this age can pass motion once in 10 days or 10 times in a day also. If the baby is being formula fed, the problem of not passing motion may extend also.
If the baby is feeding well and passing urine 4-6 times per day and otherwise active, you need not worry at all. I suggest you not to use any medicine to make the baby pass motion at this tender age.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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