my baby boy is 7weeks old.. he is severely constipated as he passes stool after 4-5 days.. at times we even have to give perianal stimulation. then immediately he passes stool.. what is your recommendation ?

Question

Accepted Answer

Constipation is usually a very common problem seen in many where the most important causative factor is decrease intake of  fiber rich diet along with lesser fluid intake.
some food like junk food mostly containing maida and oily food can aggravate such condition.
Here the diet modification should be tried first so encourage fibre diet give fruits and vegetable . Avoid  excess of cows or  buffalo milk anfd maida containing food . 
Medications like lactulose , milk of magnesia and Peg (muout ) powderare used .
In emergency situation soap water with finger stimulation gin rectal area and glycerine suppository can be tried .

Accepted Answer

hi
sir ,but usually it is normal for young babies to not pass stool upto 7 days.
please feed your child on demand
make sure your child get enough milk.
give massage to your child everyday ,it will definitely help to cure this.
give massage on stomach in clockwise direction with firm hands.
move your child legs in cycling motions.