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Need Treatment For Increased Bowel Movement
Is this for real? I stumbled upon this site. I think I need a pediatrician. My 5 month old is breast fed no solids yet. She has a bowel movement every 7 to 10 days which my pediatrician said is totally fine. She has cried and strained during her last 3 bm and the consistency went from really explosive to soft but more firm. She has been unlatching frequently and eating far less although she doesn t seem to have lost weight. She won t take the sugar water my ped recommended. My milk supply seems very much lower. Any thoughts? Thank You
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Thu, 8 May 2014
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Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.
If I were your treating pediatrician I would like to know thyroid status of your baby , if that is normal , I can assure you that we are not missing any treatable cause on time . I totally agree with your pediatrician , you can try sugar water , I usually prescribe Figolax drops .
One more reason not to worry much is that problem will be resolved after one month when baby is six months with introduction of liquid, and semisolid foods and formation of bulk in diet.
If your baby is gaining appropriate weight and height and thyroid functions are normal, you need not worry, things will resolve once baby is 6 months old.
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions , then please do not hesitate in writing to us.
Wishing your baby and you good health.
If I were your treating pediatrician I would like to know thyroid status of your baby , if that is normal , I can assure you that we are not missing any treatable cause on time . I totally agree with your pediatrician , you can try sugar water , I usually prescribe Figolax drops .
One more reason not to worry much is that problem will be resolved after one month when baby is six months with introduction of liquid, and semisolid foods and formation of bulk in diet.
If your baby is gaining appropriate weight and height and thyroid functions are normal, you need not worry, things will resolve once baby is 6 months old.
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions , then please do not hesitate in writing to us.
Wishing your baby and you good health.
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