Constipation in infant

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My 5 months old is constipated. She passes very hard stool and facing difficulty in passing. She is on formula feed. Earlier we were giving her similac then switched to nanpro. Also she is no gaining weight when we switched to nanpro.

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Dr. Shebin C E

Pediatrician 10 yrs exp Kanyakumari

Greetings , the child who is on formula feeds will be facing these problems , if child is not passing stools for 3day you can use suppository. Kindly book a consultation for further assistance

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Dr. Brindha. V Pediatrician 13 yrs exp Erode · Accepted Answer

Dr. Brindha. V

Pediatrician 13 yrs exp Erode

Please see to that you are adding correct proportion of water to it Breast feeding is best for the baby Please consult the paediatrician if baby not gaining weight

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