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Reason For Constipation In A Child?
My daughter who is only 2months old was diagnosed as g6pd deficient...she is constipated ...we always used suppository(glycerine) to pass her bowel movement...before she s taking dg milk and now she s into nan hw but still she s constipated..can you help me?
Sat, 1 Feb 2014
Hi,
Thanks for writing to health care magic.
I can understand your concern.
There are several causes for constipation in a baby.
Certain conditions like hypothyroidism should be ruled out.
A T3, T4, TSH may be prescribed by your doctor after a physical examination.
Further investigations like barium enema etc may be prescribed if the condition of the baby indicates investigations.
Continue to ask further queries as required.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
Dr Y V Siva Sankara Murty
M.D.(Pediatrics)
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Thanks for writing to health care magic.
I can understand your concern.
There are several causes for constipation in a baby.
Certain conditions like hypothyroidism should be ruled out.
A T3, T4, TSH may be prescribed by your doctor after a physical examination.
Further investigations like barium enema etc may be prescribed if the condition of the baby indicates investigations.
Continue to ask further queries as required.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
Dr Y V Siva Sankara Murty
M.D.(Pediatrics)
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
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