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What Causes Irregular Bowel Movement In Babies?

My 6 months old baby goes few days without a bowel movement. The first time it happened it lasted 5 days, I noticed a long hair sticking out of his butt. The second time it lasted 9 days, two clumps of hair were in the stool, the size op a pea. This is the third time he goes without a BM for a while, it's been 5 days and I'm very worried now that this is not just a one time occurrence.Up until 3 weeks ago, the baby has been breast fed only, now he gets rice cereal as well, we also give him 2 Tbs of prune juice a day per pediatricians advice to help what we thought was constipation. How can I help my baby push the stuff out? Thank you.
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Hello dear

Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .

* There are various reasons for the same in babies as
- digestive enzymes insufficiency - biliary system malfunction -
inadequate liquids intake - less of the bodily activities - intestinal
warms - other intraluminal or extraluminal conditions of the bowels .

* Suggestions

- Allow plenty of liquids with preparations from green leaves , cereals ,
pulses .
- Additional puddings according to the pediatrician advise .
- Check to have enough body exercises with playing tectics .
- Discuss need of warms medicines with the doctor .

Hope this will help you .
Welcome for further guidance .

Regards dear .
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What Causes Irregular Bowel Movement In Babies?

Hello dear Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query thoroughly . * There are various reasons for the same in babies as - digestive enzymes insufficiency - biliary system malfunction - inadequate liquids intake - less of the bodily activities - intestinal warms - other intraluminal or extraluminal conditions of the bowels . * Suggestions - Allow plenty of liquids with preparations from green leaves , cereals , pulses . - Additional puddings according to the pediatrician advise . - Check to have enough body exercises with playing tectics . - Discuss need of warms medicines with the doctor . Hope this will help you . Welcome for further guidance . Regards dear .