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My baby is havingfsevere constipation.she is given plenty of fluids. we are forced to give her laxative and suppositorie still very painful.?
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Diet change: You did not give the age of the baby. It is a very common problem and you often need o give suppositories and laxative (usually miralax, (polyethylene glycol) which is effective and safe), change diet and formula if he/she takes formula, and it still takes time. This may help: http://www.Healthychildren.Org/english/ages-stages/baby/diapers-clothing/pages/infant-constipation.Aspx.
Answered 2/5/2013
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