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My baby is 11month old she is doing hard stool while doing she is crying is there any medicine for hard stool

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My baby is preterm born at 28 weeks now 10 months,she is passing tight hard stools like stone in green color,sumtimes its like pebbles and sticky.how to make her stools soft,her stools are always like as hard as stone and pebbles,much worrid about it.

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Hi thanks for writing to Practo consult. Is baby on top feeds? Do read my article it may help you..."My Baby's Stool: What Is Normal and What Is Not" by Dr. Poonam.M. Sambhaji - https://www.practo.com ...  Read More

I have started semi solids for my baby recently and my baby is passing stools hard and today i could see some blood also while passing i am using aristozyme drops is it helpful for it.. Kindly help

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Mam Starting semi solid or solid foods wont cause hard stools Inadequate fibre or liquids in diet and improper toilet habits may cause hard stools Un your child bllood stained stoils may be because ...  Read More

My baby pooped hard stool in morning but he pooped 2 times a day eating properly no gas no bloating nothing I have attached pic is there any thing to worry

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It might be because of constipation ...  Read More

My 15 month baby passing stool very hard. Sometimes she cries. Dr gave luvoluc , but it's not working. So pls suggest me what to do.

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Hello Madam, Avoid bakery products to your child and add some fibre in diet. Also try syrup Carmicide 2.5 ml thrice a day. If this doesn't help, kindly consult with nearby pediatrician. Regards. ...  Read More

Dr. Please suggest what to do.. my 7 month old baby is doing hard stool.. he is putting pressure and becomes cranky.. pls suggest any stool softener syrup or something better option.. I tried putting glycerine suppository, but he was crying like anything..

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You can use lactulose syp as stool softener... Diet should contain more liquid diet other than topmilk... ...  Read More

Hi, baby age 5 months 10 Days , last time when she passed stool that was very hard . Now 40 hours over and she did not passed stool usually she use to do within 24 hours. Baby drink formula milk (nan pro) no mother milk. Pls advise.

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You can wait for few days if baby is not crying. Hard stools are common with formula. You can give glycerin suppository like hallens infant for immediate relief if baby starts crying. Contact directly ...  Read More

My baby is 4 months old. He passed hard stool today after 4 days and cried alot. Please let me know what could be the reason for hard stool at this age and what to do for this.

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Greetings if the baby is on formula feed the child can get hard stool .in case of breast feeding ask the mother to drink lots of water,fruits and vegetables to avoid constipation ...  Read More

Baby passing stools very hard pieces no fever nothing she was healthy. Kindly Device any drop or any age 9 months 8.5kg Cerelac and milk khichdi we give little little only .

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Stop top milk/bottle feeding Give water frequently Give all home made natural foods Avoid buiscuits , chocolates drinks, cerelac etc . Changing dietary pattern would definitely help ...  Read More

My baby boy born 4 days ago, he is doing yellow hard stool in potty. pls suggest what to do? is this normal?

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baby can pass stool in different consistency and frequency... IF baby is exclusively breast feed than nothing to worry.. sometime top feed baby have hard stool .. this will settle down with time... fo ...  Read More

Hi since 1 month I am facing cronic constipation where I was getting fresh into 2 to 3 days but now I am not able to pass stool. Feel that the passing area is very less and hard stool is unable to pass from there. Feeling very heaviness and taking the lactulose syrup 20 ml. Where is still there is no relief not even feel urge to go what to do now

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This appears to be significant constipation that needs proper evaluation. Self-medication with lactulose alone may not be sufficient. A detailed assessment is required, including your diet, fluid inta ...  Read More

Stool is very hard and very difficult to pass.it is not regular i am taking medicine librax twice daily

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

Every day after lunch I get a very weak urge to poop despite having bowel movements in the morning. The urge feels so weak that I completely ignore it but this ignorance is causing my initial part of stool getting hard and dry. Well, I have noticed if I go for 2nd bowel movement after lunch this problem of initial part of stool being hard gets re

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So first of all try to modify your lifestyle this could have been happening due to bad gut health Eat curd with psyllium husk drink atleast 2-3 liters of water make sure you have your lunch with a b ...  Read More

My 1 year baby is having loose stools since last 2 days, today his bum and front part having diaper rash and that too very reddish. What to do.

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Avoid diapers wait for few days, it resolves automatically ...  Read More

My baby is 7 months old ans he passed hard stool today which was black on the outside but when o break it - it's green , orange and brown on the inside . He did not poop for a day . Started solid a month back and is on iron drops but i did not give him Iron drops yesterday . He is always constipated and cries while he poops . Is it concerning ??

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The baby's symptoms, particularly the hard stools and crying during bowel movements, indicate constipation, which can be concerning due to the discomfort it causes. The black color of the stool is a c ...  Read More

In 5th week pregnancy through ivf. Daily water intake is 2-3litres Yet facing hard stool issue. Which is causing fissures. Kindly help with remedies

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Usually fissure heal by own in 7 -14 days , but the problem is hard stool or constipation. So use this remedy for healing fissure well- Anovate gel twice daily Lactulose syp. For constipation and cre ...  Read More

My stool is pass very hard. Today pass stool one drop blood will come . It's any serious problem or not. I am worried about my health.plz tell me. But not pain in that area. Anus part light damage

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It might be a fissure in ano. But it would be better if you get yourself examined by a surgeon and follow his/her advice. ...  Read More

Does consuming ghee at dinner time good for chronic hard stool problem? If yes, how much tablespoon is safe for daily?

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Yes 👍 — consuming **ghee at dinner time** can be very helpful for **chronic hard stools** in Ayurveda. ### 🔎 Why ghee helps? * It is a natural **Vata–Pitta pacifier** → reduces dryness i ...  Read More

I face hard stool problem very often. That's why i wanted to know if I can consume softovac powder daily to prevent hard stool.

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Yess It's fibre ...  Read More

My baby after hospital and use of antibiotic and anti flue is having hard time to do potty he is having difficulty to poop insipite of taking apple banana dry fruit anar daily he is well hydrated too. He has to push hard and try for more than 1 hr to poop. Discharge summary attach

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There are many questions I need to ask you . Contact me on practo or local pediatrician ...  Read More

I'm sick of hard stool problem. Which ayurvedic medicine is safe to consume daily for chronic hard stool issue?

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Hello, Chronic hard stools are usually due to an irregular diet, less water intake, lack of fibre, sedentary lifestyle, stress, or sleep disturbances. In Ayurveda, it is often linked to aggravated Vat ...  Read More

I want to know does isabgol husk soften hard stool? Can isabgol husk be given daily to the patient with chronic hard stool issue?

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Yes..it helps to soften stools ...  Read More

I have been noticing that only rice,dal and potato is what keeps my stool soft but when I eat Vegetables my stool gets dry and hard. Why this is happening and how can I treat this problem?

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Your observation that rice, dal, and potato keep your stools soft, while vegetables make them hard, is related to how different foods affect the intestines. Why this happens: • Rice, dal, potato are ...  Read More

Baby has passed stools more than 10 times today. It is not hard or loose looks normal, what to do? Any treatment. He usually goes 2-3 times.

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Since the stools are normal in consistency and your child is otherwise active and feeding well, this doesn’t seem like diarrhea. Sometimes, babies and young children pass stool frequently due to incre ...  Read More

I am facing hard stool problem. Could anyone pls tell me which ayurvedic medicine is recommended for softening hard stool.

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Isabgol husk 1 tsp BD with warm water ...  Read More

Drinking an adequate amount of water, engaging in daily exercise, meeting the daily fiber intake, refraining from smoking and alcohol consumption, and ensuring sufficient sleep are essential practices. However, despite these efforts, individuals may still experience hard stools and constipation. I am not on any medication.

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I get hard stool every week after consuming egg and chicken. Due to hard stool i have developed anal fissure. That's why, I wanted to know if I can consume 2 triphala tablets daily at night with warm water in order to avoid hard stool problem and fissure recurrence.

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You will have loose stools with triphala. But regular intake is contraindicated and should better work on your gut health. ...  Read More

My baby girl is 4.5 months old since yesterday afternoon i saw 1-2 tiny hairs in her stool it seems to be her own hair that she ingested while mouthing. Is this any cause of concern?

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Greetings it's normal no need to worry ...  Read More

Hi doctors, My baby is 12 months old pr 1 year . His stool is hard not coming out. He is facing this issue for 1 day. Please suggest what we can do?

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Syrup lactulose 5ml two times a day for 3days ...  Read More

Hello Doctors, My hammorid surgery was don on 24 May. First few days there was liquid stools. Yesterday there was no stool. Today morning very very little solid stool. ( I am taking lactulose Syrup from very first day) What to do now??

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Hello Need to ask a few more question and or may need to add another medication How is your pain from surgery Please consult ...  Read More

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