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How To Treat Constipation In A 6 Months Old Child?

hello doctor, good evening. my daughter is 6 months old & has been prescribed silybon syrup, carmicide syrup to improve digestion , also for the complaint of constipation. she was Nan-1for last 4months. Now she has been advised for Enfamil A+. how it will work??? plz reply

Mon, 18 May 2015
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Hi . I think you need to start her on weaning foods to improve her constipation. Ragi porridge is a good one to start. Also you can give Rice porridge or kanji. Can add vegetable soup, fruit juice without sugar or little sugar, boiled apple, banana etc. Introduce one new item a week.
If on breastfeeding, continue it and avoid powder milk. Changing milk brand may or may not work. It is just a trial. Generally I don't prescribe silybon or carmicide syrup. Also not every child passes stool daily. It varies from child to child.
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How To Treat Constipation In A 6 Months Old Child?

Hi . I think you need to start her on weaning foods to improve her constipation. Ragi porridge is a good one to start. Also you can give Rice porridge or kanji. Can add vegetable soup, fruit juice without sugar or little sugar, boiled apple, banana etc. Introduce one new item a week. If on breastfeeding, continue it and avoid powder milk. Changing milk brand may or may not work. It is just a trial. Generally I don t prescribe silybon or carmicide syrup. Also not every child passes stool daily. It varies from child to child.