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What Causes Constipation In An Infant While On Dexolac?

My baby is 1 month 22 days old...For the initial month I was giving him breastfeed but due to certain illness I had suffered I had to stop doing it.I am now giving him Dexolac premium supplemented with breast milk..but seems he is being constipated...He makes contious sounds as if wants to poo..Is it OK if I supplement breast milk with formula...how do I know if he is actually having any problem..
posted on Fri, 21 Oct 2016
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Hello,

Consult a pediatrician and get evaluated.

We have to rule out possible causes like congenital hypothyroidism also.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Constipation In An Infant While On Dexolac?

Hello, Consult a pediatrician and get evaluated. We have to rule out possible causes like congenital hypothyroidism also. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician