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How To Treat Constipation Of An Infant?

infant constipation
have infant baby girl one month five days n for the last ten days she has not devacate.The 3rd day took her to hospital n prescribed amlico and ors medicines,nothing changed.Seventh day went back to hospital n prescribed liquid paraffin.Today is tenth what i do now
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Hi,
Thanks and welcome to healthcare magic.
Constipation in a one month old infant needs probing.
In the newborn period the baby may not pass motion for a week sometimes .
It may be also congenital hypothyroidism .
First relieve constipation by Dulcolax suppository baby size.for a few days.
Latter Lactulose syrup daily may be given to maintain normal bowel movements.
Then sreen for congenital hypothyroidism .
If found positive consult pediatrician for confirmation and treatment.
Hope this answer serves your purpose .
Please feel free to ask further queries if any.
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam.
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How To Treat Constipation Of An Infant?

Hi, Thanks and welcome to healthcare magic. Constipation in a one month old infant needs probing. In the newborn period the baby may not pass motion for a week sometimes . It may be also congenital hypothyroidism . First relieve constipation by Dulcolax suppository baby size.for a few days. Latter Lactulose syrup daily may be given to maintain normal bowel movements. Then sreen for congenital hypothyroidism . If found positive consult pediatrician for confirmation and treatment. Hope this answer serves your purpose . Please feel free to ask further queries if any. Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam.