Hi , Doc !!My baby has been having trouble with irregular bowel movements, and we tried using colonext syrup as suggested by pediatrician. However, even after giving the syrup, my baby still goes without pooping for about 10 days. Could you please provide some guidance or advice .

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Hi , Doc !!My baby has been having trouble with irregular bowel movements, and we tried using colonext syrup as suggested by  pediatrician. However, even after giving the syrup, my baby still goes without pooping for about 10 days. Could you please provide some guidance or advice .

Accepted Answer

It is very normal for small children that sometimes they will not pass stool for 10 days also and sometimes they will pass stool more than 7 to 8 times per day.
If the consistency of the stool is Semi solid to semi liquid do not worry about the frequency of the stool.
No medicines needs to be given in such a case but you have to meet the doctor only if the stool consistency is hard.x
It is advisable to give only milk to the child and nothing else before completion of 6 months of age.
intermittent crying of the child is due to colic pain and not due to constipation.

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bvg. if there is no relief it is better you see your doctor for proper examination particularly physical examination if there is need for doing investigations to find out the problem and treatment ok