HOW TO TREAT CONSTIPATION IN INFANTS

Rondebosch Medical Centre presents a medical educational tips.
In this episode, Dr Rabeen Lutchman talks about Managing Constipation in INFANTS.

Constipation in infancy

A breastfed baby can have bowel movements that can range from 3 soft stools per day to once a week. A breastfed baby is rarely constipated.
Formula fed babies tend to have more formed stools – the consistency of which depends on the type of formula used
A baby that is constipated will have hard, pellet- like (consistency) stools. The baby may be very uncomfortable or cry when passing a stool. Some arch their back and may go red in the face.
The main cause for constipation in infancy would be diet/milk related. Discuss your formula options with your paediatrician.
About 5% of patients with constipation may have an underlying medical problem – chronic constipation must always be evaluated by a paediatrician

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