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Mom of a 5 yr old girl4 years ago

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Hello Doctor, my baby is 5 months old n she is having regular constipation I have to give Suppository after 3-4 days. why this happen n how I get her do herself.

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Dr. Vaibhav jainFather of a 5 yr 9 m old girl4 years ago

A. it is commo for baby . tight stool are scene frequently in infants and toddlers . Medicine like gylcerine suppository or any laxative should be avoided at this age . Water and fibres should be increased in kid's daily routine . In exclusive breast fed baby mother can increase her water intake it will also help in baby's hard stool .

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