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What Causes Constant Coughing, No Bowel Movement And Refusal To Feed In A Baby?
Hello, My 4 and a half month old baby has a really bad cough, has only done one small poo since last Thursday, won t drink his bottols and keeps screaming as if he is in pain. We have been to the doctors 3 times so far and keep getting told there is nothing wrong with him. Can you help? As a parent I know there is somthing wrong
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Hi... a baby of this age with cough could be having a viral illness. Cough and cold are viral 95% of the times in children. They will have irritation in the throat due to which the baby will not be able to feed well. Because his feeding is not too good the stool is also lees. Other than this you need not worry as the doctors have already seen your baby thrice. Probably this explanation will pacify your fears.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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