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What Could Cause Prolonged Constipation In A Breastfed Infant?
Respected Doctor, Very Greetings. I have My two-month-old son. He suffers from constipation. He didn't went out his stools in the past 6 days. Is it normal for my son or not.. he is drinking only breast milk.. Please give the suggestion? is their any solution for it? Thanking You,Saranya
Mon, 28 Apr 2014
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Every child is unique and they have their own bowel frequency. As the child is exclusively on breast feeding there is no cause for concern.
If the baby is accepting feeds well, there is no distension of abdomen then there is no cause for concern.
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kishore
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Every child is unique and they have their own bowel frequency. As the child is exclusively on breast feeding there is no cause for concern.
If the baby is accepting feeds well, there is no distension of abdomen then there is no cause for concern.
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kishore
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
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