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Suggest Treatment For Irregular Bowel Movements
My 10 week old son is exclusively breast-fed and is feeding normally. However, in the last 24 hours he has ceased to pass any stools whatsoever, is this normal? He is urinating normally but no stools have been passed. He is normally very regular in passing stools. I didn t know if I should take him to my GP?
Mon, 30 Apr 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
If the baby has no problem, then it is wise to wait for 48 hours. However, if the stool is not passed even after another 48 hours or your baby becomes irritable or have any other problem, then do consult.
There are options like giving Laxative drug, mineral oil and other medication for constipation but only after consultation with your doctor.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Aftab Anwar
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
If the baby has no problem, then it is wise to wait for 48 hours. However, if the stool is not passed even after another 48 hours or your baby becomes irritable or have any other problem, then do consult.
There are options like giving Laxative drug, mineral oil and other medication for constipation but only after consultation with your doctor.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Aftab Anwar
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