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My baby boy is 2 months 12 days old.his birth weight was 3kg and now 5 kg.he was pooping once on two days till 1 and half months and now he doesn't poop for 7-8 days.he passes gas.he is exclusively breastfeed baby.any problem if he doesn't poop
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If breastfeeding is adequate then baby should pass Can use glycerine suppositories If baby has abdominal distension and vomiting then consult physically for further evaluation and management
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