Hard stool in 9 month old

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Asked for Female, 22 Years

Hi doctor, My baby boy is 9 months old and 8.5 kg . He is suffering from constipation (hard stools). Noticing from 2 months .He puts so much force that he starts sweating. I have to help him poop by folding his legs up . What could I do to soften his poop??

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Dr. Jinia Saha

Pediatrician 10 yrs exp Kolkata

Give more fluids and fruits and vegetables

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if doesn't improve, some blood tests need to be done

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check if condition improves with diet, else consider a paediatrician

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Dr. Abirami Meenakshi Chandrasekaran

Pediatrician 7 yrs exp Chennai

What solid foods are you giving? Add lot of fibrous foods in his diet. Like orange apple pears guava green leafy vegetables. Give lots of water. Avoid sugary food items. (For any child less than 1 y we must not give salt or sweet items) is he taking mothers milk? If he is continue that and change his diet

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Dr. Pandurang Sawant Pediatrician 16 yrs exp Pune · Accepted Answer

Dr. Pandurang Sawant

Pediatrician 16 yrs exp Pune

Constipation is quite common in babys less than one year of age No need to worry for this Give tummy times frequently in a day time Do massage everyday and specially tummy massage more. breast Feed ur baby as per demand It will help Burp properly at least 10 min or till baby take 4 burp Keep hydration well Baby should pass minimum urine 6-8 times per day If baby is feeling discomfort and crying inconsolably then Need to do rectal stimulation, apply some drops of oil over rectal area It will help If it doesn't help then Need rectal glycerine enema Or some laxative for which u need to visit once with pediatrician.

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