A member asked:

My 3month old son has not pooped since last three days. what to do?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Poop: Are you breast feeding or is you child on formula?If he is on breast he can go as long as a week with outgoing. If he is on bottle and comfortable give extra water to drink. If uncomfortable, give hin prune juice to drink or add a tablespoon or two of dark karo syrup to each bottle.

Answered 1/5/2014

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Constipation: As a temporary, relief glycerin suppository otc could be used, if the problem persisted he need to be evaluated for milk change or other etiologies

Answered 1/6/2014

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