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5 Months Old Baby Suffering From Pain To Pass The Stool. Took Carmicide For Pain. What Can I Do ?
HI, My baby is 5 months old now. I have already started giving him semi solid food. He is crying a lot when he wants to pass the stool. but he is not able to pass it. i gave him carmicide so that he dont have pain. what can i do ?
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Mon, 28 Mar 2011
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Hi Sheetal
Welcome to HCM
Read your prob, do not worry this is common prob among all children. mention ,do you have hypothyroidism or not as this is one cause of constipation, if you do not have it then give him carbohydrate riched diet , like potato, mashed rice etc.it helps in subsideing constipation. along with it you should consult with your doc n start proper treatment.
Dr aseem
Welcome to HCM
Read your prob, do not worry this is common prob among all children. mention ,do you have hypothyroidism or not as this is one cause of constipation, if you do not have it then give him carbohydrate riched diet , like potato, mashed rice etc.it helps in subsideing constipation. along with it you should consult with your doc n start proper treatment.
Dr aseem
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