Is Lack Of Bowel Movement In An Infant A Cause Of Concern?

Posted on Sat, 18 Jun 2016

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Sat, 18 Jun 2016 Answered on

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Question : My 2 months old daughter has not poop for 3 days. What should we do please? Thank you!

Answered by Dr. Deepak Patel (42 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It's normal

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
Can understand your concerns.

A 2 month baby may pass stool once in 5 days, this is a normal thing unless child is crying.

If child is not crying then nothing needs to be done.

If child is crying, then you should give Simethicone drops like Colicaid drops 4 drops three times a day for 2 days.

I hope this will help you.
Wishing your child good health.
Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee