Hi Dr My baby is 9.5 months and from last 4-5 days he is facing severe constipation and passing hard stool and cries a lot while passing stool. Kindly suggest what to do and how to get relief?

A. Constipation in Babies less than 1 year is very common and more in formula fed babies and also when initially the semi solid food has been sgtarted after 6 months . you can give bonnisan drops and hsome enzyme preparations in proper dose suggested by doctor and cow's milk should be avoided before 1 year of age . Medications are required but it should be given only in medical supervision .