Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suggest Treatment For Constipation

Hello Dr. my baby is 1 & 6mnths old.from 2 days i m giving her ragi cooked in milk.and from the same two days she is passing very hard n black stool and also seems that gas has formed.and one thing more sir ,she is very lean n thin .as she is very active but looks like 1yr old baby.her growth is not in progress as compared to baby of same age group.so please sir suggest some useful advices.waiting 4 ur valuable considerations......
posted on Sat, 15 Mar 2014
Twitter Thu, 7 Aug 2014 Answered on
Twitter Fri, 8 Aug 2014 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
  User's Response
HI
Well come to HCM
In case of pediatric age group if the child does not pass the stool up to 3 to 4 days then this is okay and no need to worry, encourage the child for drinking water give him more fiber containing diet if the stool is hard, no need for medicine Thank
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on digestive issues share your reports here and Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest Treatment For Constipation

HI Well come to HCM In case of pediatric age group if the child does not pass the stool up to 3 to 4 days then this is okay and no need to worry, encourage the child for drinking water give him more fiber containing diet if the stool is hard, no need for medicine Thank