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Why Does My 5 Month Old Child Have Bowel Movements Only One In 7 Days?
Himy 5 month old breast fed baby opens bowel only once in 7 days or so.octor prescribed movucol sachets but it is difficult to feed him.i tried prune juice orange juice ,but the pooh is watery not solid.Last time i had to put suppositories .help please
HI Thank for asking to HCM I really appreciate your concern looking to the history given here I could say that for the child of age of just five months defecation of passing of stool does not matter and must not be treated with suppository this could be harmful for child, hope this information helps you, take a good care of child and have a great day.
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Why Does My 5 Month Old Child Have Bowel Movements Only One In 7 Days?
HI Thank for asking to HCM I really appreciate your concern looking to the history given here I could say that for the child of age of just five months defecation of passing of stool does not matter and must not be treated with suppository this could be harmful for child, hope this information helps you, take a good care of child and have a great day.