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How Can Constipation In A Child Be Treated?

My granddaughter who is 2 months old has not had a bowel movement in two days, I raised 4 boys and never had this problem. Her parents are out of town and I am watching her, is there something I can give her that does not require a doctor. thank you for your help.
Mon, 6 Apr 2020
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Hi,

Its quite common for infants not having motion for 3-4 days. If he is not having significant abdominal distension/repeated vomiting/excessive crying, and feeding as usual, nothing to worry- he will pass motion in coming 2-3 days. In such cases, if above mentioned symptoms are present, after ruling out structural obstruction by abdominal examination and rarely an X-ray, I used to give bisacodyl suppository 1-2 times and further workup if symptom recur or persist.

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

Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam TK, Pediatrician
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How Can Constipation In A Child Be Treated?

Hi, Its quite common for infants not having motion for 3-4 days. If he is not having significant abdominal distension/repeated vomiting/excessive crying, and feeding as usual, nothing to worry- he will pass motion in coming 2-3 days. In such cases, if above mentioned symptoms are present, after ruling out structural obstruction by abdominal examination and rarely an X-ray, I used to give bisacodyl suppository 1-2 times and further workup if symptom recur or persist. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Muhammed Aslam TK, Pediatrician