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Baby not doing poop since 4 days
Dear doctor,
My baby is 4 month old... doctor told he got stomach infection as we done stool test and in that stool consistency was loose and pus cells is 5-6 , colour blackish green.... Pus cell is month by month increasing ..from 2-3,3-4,4-5 N now 5-6. M tensed now ..
So doctor given me antibiotics for 7 days...
But since from 4 days he is not doing poop..
Baby is active playful, urine output is more than 8-9 times .. weight is 7.5kg
I m giving breastfeeding and formula feeding...
Aa doc told me that it's a bottle feeding infection...as I m giving FM through bottle..as baby is not taking milk through KATORI AND SPOON..he cries alot..
I m giving Formula milk 3 times ..
Morning 100ml, evening 60ml , night 120ml ..rest breastfeeding..
Is there any serious problem as he is not doing poop from 4 days ..pls tell me what to do? And what about infection..is there any serious???
I m worried now N I m tensed ALOT..PLZ HELP ME !
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Formula milk can cause constipation
So since you have already started top milk
Give him boiled cooled water sip by sip
That should take care
Kids sometimes pass motions once in a week
Only if he is cranky or troubled give colicaid drops
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Dear Mother,
You are taking best possible care of the baby...
I can understand.
But due to formula milk such conditions may occur in infants..
Breastfeeding is the best for such times.
If you wanr to resume breast feeding kindly consult online...
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Lactation Counseling can be a helpful therapy for you.
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Consult Online/ @ my Clinic
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Pls avoid bottle feeding
Give directly breastfeeding to baby
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Pls give breastilk absolutely upto 6 month
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No infection.now.
Bottle is no problem. Just do proper cleaning with soap and water.
If stools are very hard like marbles, then start medicine, after consulting a paediatrician.
Relax.
Not any serious issue
Dr. Bharat Sangani.
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Your baby appears absolutely normal.
Formula milk causes constipation as such. But babies can go upto a week without pooping. As long as your baby is comfortable and not vomiting or having a distended abdomen and passing flattish, don’t worry.
Your paediatrician was right in telling it was a bottle infection. Black and green stools are signs of infection.
It’s best to avoid bottles competely.
If you need to have bottles, make sure it’s sterilised after each feed. And also discard the bottle of formula you were using when your baby got the infection. Also, it’s a good practice to discard whatever formula is left in the bottle after 4 weeks and opening a new bottle.
7.5kg at 4-5 months is a very good weight. He just doesn’t need bottles.
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Avoid bottles if possible.
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Bottle feeding is a major problem for repeated infection in infants. Try feeding with spoon.
Not passing stool since 4 days is not a problem if he is feeding well and Abd is not distended.
Wait he will pass stool.
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Book online consultation you need proper counseling.
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Dr. Brindha. V
Pediatrician
13 yrs exp
Erode
Please stop bottle as well as formula milk, as it is the source of infection and constipation
Give only breast feeds till 6 months of age
That is sufficient for the baby
Also please wash all the droppers thoroughly after giving medicine
Don’t worry as the infection can be controlled with medications
Don’t do stool test often as this causes only anxiety
Can do Thyroid function test if constipation continues
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Dr. Abhishek Madhura
Pediatrician
18 yrs exp
Nagpur
Few pus cells are normally present in the stools.
Most common diarheal infection in infants is the viral infection. No antibiotic can kill the virus and moreover the infection subsides by its own in 3-7 days depending on the virus type.
Avoid bottle feeds. It leads to nipple confusion and later on teeth orientation is also hampered.
Breast feed till he becomes 2 year old. Start weaning foods after he completes 6th month of age but continue breast feeds as well.
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No indication of infection . Do not worry.
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Dr. Nirali Sheth
Pediatrician
6 yrs exp
Indore
Few pus cells in stool is normal.. baby has not passed still since 4 days is also normal.. don’t worry
Don’t give unnecessary medicines
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Dr. Mili S. Joshi
Pediatrician
27 yrs exp
Mumbai
4 month baby has to be examined and thorough history has to be known. Please show another paediatrician for 2nd opinion if any doubt
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